2011-2012 Catalog · 2015-05-27 · UMUC in Maryland and Around the World At University of Maryland University College (UMUC), a high-quality education is always within reach. UMUC

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2011-2012 CatalogSChool of Undergraduate Studies

UMUC in Maryland and Around the WorldAt University of Maryland University College (UMUC), a high-quality education is always within reach. UMUC is dedicated to offering on-site and online courses and resources to adult students in Maryland and around the world. Under contract to the U.S. Department of Defense, UMUC is one of the largest providers of education to the U.S. military worldwide and serves 50,000 active-duty military servicemembers, reservists, veterans and their families. With more than 150 worldwide locations in 27 countries and territories, and more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs offered entirely online, UMUC makes it possible to earn a widely respected degree from just about anywhere.

UMUC’s commitment to students around the globe extends far beyond providing access to excellent degree programs. An online academic and administrative services portal, MyUMUC, makes it simple for students to register for courses, pay tuition, and order textbooks and other supplies when it’s convenient for them. Students can also access academic and career advising, financial aid counseling, library services, and much more online via the university’s Web site or by phone or e-mail. All over the world, UMUC gives its students what they need to succeed, putting goals within their reach.

This Catalog provides the degree requirements and recommended curriculum for students who begin continuous study on or after August 1, 2011. (Details are listed beginningon p. 50.) Students should keep their Catalog available for easy reference throughout their degree program.

welcome to UmUcWelcome! University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is now in its 56th year of offering classes to students in Asia and the Pacific. By taking classes with UMUC, you join millions of others who have entered our classrooms over the last five and a half decades — students seeking personal development, career advancement, new skills, and the added quality of life that comes from a college education.

At University of Maryland University College (UMUC), a high-quality education is always within reach. UMUC is dedicated to offering on-site and online courses and resources to adult students in Maryland and around the world. Under contract to the U.S. Department of Defense, UMUC is the largest provider of education to the U.S. military worldwide and enrolls more than 60,000 active-duty military servicemembers, reservists, family members, and veterans. With more than 150 worldwide locations and 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs offered entirely online, UMUC makes it possible to earn a widely respected degree from just about anywhere in the world.

UMUC’s commitment to students around the globe extends far beyond providing access to excellent degree programs. An online academic and administrative services portal, MyUMUC, makes it simple for students to register for courses, pay tuition, and order textbooks and other supplies when it’s convenient for them. Students can also access academic and career advising, financial aid counseling, library services, and much more online via the University’s Web site or by phone or e-mail. All over the world, UMUC gives its students what they need to succeed, putting goals within their reach.

This Catalog provides the degree requirements and recommended curriculum for students who begin continuous study on or after August 1, 2011. Please keep this Catalog available for easy reference throughout your degree program.

contact UsUMUC Asia is ready to assist current and prospective students with their questions and inquiries. Please contact us at:

DSN: (315) 225-3680

Commercial: 042-552-2510 Ext. 5-3680

International: +81-42-552-2510 Ext. 5-3680

Fax: (315) 225-8485

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.asia.umuc.edu

From the vice presidentI am delighted to welcome you to UMUC Asia. Our mission is to serve your needs and provide top quality academic programs and services to members of U.S. military communities throughout the Pacific Command. On these pages you will find information about rich and rewarding academic programs that will set you on

a path of not only achieving your educational goals, but also establishing a solid base for your professional future.UMUC Asia is pleased to be celebrating more than 55 years of providing quality education to extraordinary people like you. What started off as a noble experiment in 1949 at a few locations in Europe, and then in 1956, at select locations in Asia, has turned into a globally-recognized, award-winning institution that includes 39 sites throughout Asia and 150 sites worldwide.We continue the tradition of bold innovations in higher education by offering courses in war zones and developing new, flexible formats, such as hybrid courses that combine on-site and online learning. Additionally, this year we are introducing refreshed and invigorated programs and revised courses that have been designed with your career in mind. UMUC programs combine the latest academic theory with the most practical skills that employers need and demand.Leading this effort are first-class faculty and a dedicated staff who are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of your educational goals. They have the knowledge and experience to guide you along your academic path that will undoubtedly lead to personal growth and professional opportunities. Each of us stands ready to assist you in building an educational partnership.On behalf of the faculty and staff of this great institution, I extend to you my very best wishes as you embark on your educational journey with UMUC.

Allan J. Berg, PhD, JD Vice President and Interim Asia Director

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Mission of UMUC in Asia

school of Undergraduate studies

Military Partnerships

GoArmyed

the student and this Catalog

Resources

9 admission

eligibility

Admission Requirements

14 registration

Registration Process

Certificate of enrollment

Withdrawal

17 Fees

List of Fees

Withdrawal and Refunds

20 Financial aid

General eligibility Requirements

Financial Aid Programs

UMUC Financial Aid standards for

satisfactory Academic Progress

Federal Return of Funds Policy

For Further Information

other sources of Financial Aid

Veterans Affairs

24 academic advising

Academic Advising

Initial estimate of transfer Credit

Review of International Records

official evaluation/Degree Progress

Report

evaluation of service school training

26 myUmUc terminology

27 ways oF earning credit

Classroom, online, and Individualized

Learning

Learning Gained through experience

Prior Learning

Cooperative education

transfer Credit

summary of Credit sources

educational experiences in the Armed

services

Credit by examination

35 stUdent records and grades

transcript services

Change of Address or name

transfer of UMUC Credit

AFeLA/Degree Completion Program

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Promotion

Family educational Rights and Privacy

Act (FeRPA)

scholastic and Administrative

standards

Grades and Marks

Changes in Grade

Grade Point Average

Academic Warning and Dismissal

Recognition of scholastic Achievement

Honor societies

42 diplomas and gradUation

Application for Certificates and

Degrees

Graduation Review

noncompletion of Certificate and

Degree Requirements

Conference Courses

Commencement and Recognition

Ceremonies

44 rights and responsibilities oF the stUdent

Attendance and Participation

Internet Access

Academic Integrity

Appealing a Grade

Code of Civility

Code of student Conduct

examinations

nondiscrimination

student Grievance Procedures

transfer of Credits within UMUC

transfer of UMUC Credits to Another

Institution

Writing standards

47 special services

Automated services

Academic Advising

Initial estimate of transfer Credit

Review of International Records

Degree Progress Report

Alumni Association

Career services

Disabled-student services

Computer Labs and services

Information and Library services

student Advisory Council

Writing Resources and tutoring

50 programs oF stUdy

overview

Certificate Programs

Undergraduate Degree Programs

examples of Programs of study

teacher education Program on

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Requirements

Certificate Programs

Associate of Arts Degree

Bachelor’s Degrees

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Business Administration

Communication studies

Computer and Information science

Computing (minor only)

Criminal Justice

Digital Media and Web technologies

east Asian studies

english

General studies

History

Humanities

Human Resource Management

Information systems Management

Management studies

Political science

Psychology

social science

103 coUrse oFFerings

overview

Prerequisites

Course numbers

Distance education

Course Descriptions

Accounting

Anthropology

Art

Art History

Asian studies

Astronomy

Behavioral and social sciences

Biology

Business and Management

Chemistry

Communication studies

Computer and Information science

Computer Information technology

Computer studies

Criminology/Criminal Justice

Cybersecurity & Information

Assurance

economics

education

educational Principles

english

Finance

Geography

Geology

Government and Politics

History

Homeland security

Humanities

Human Resource Management

Information systems Management

Japanese

Journalism

Korean

Library skills and Information

Literacy

Marketing

Mathematics

Music

natural science

nutrition

Philosophy

Physics

Psychology

sociology

spanish

speech

statistics and Probability

theatre

Writing

139 directory

UMUC Asia

UMUC stateside

University system of Maryland

UMUC europe

148 FacUlty

156 appendices

A: Responsibilities of the student and

Responsibilities of UMUC

B: Policies of the Maryland Higher

education Commission on General

education and transfer from Public

Institutions in Maryland

C: statement on transferring

Undergraduate College-Level

Credits to UMUC

D: Policy on nondiscrimination

e: Policy on Religious observances

F: Financial Aid — satisfactory

Academic Progress standard for

Undergraduate students

G: Disclosure of student Records

H: Policy on shared Governance

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NondiscriminationUMUC is committed to ensuring that all individuals have equal access to

programs, facilities, admission, and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by UMUC and/or University System of Maryland policy or by federal, state, or local authorities, in accordance with UMUC Policy 40.30 Policy and Procedures on Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Sexual Harassment (www.umuc.edu/policies/adminpolicies/admin04030.cfm). UMUC does not discriminate against or harass any person because of race, religion, family status, color, creed, gender,

marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status (including Vietnam-Era veterans), or genetic information. All inquiries regarding UMUC’s Nondiscrimination Statement or compliance with applicable statutes and regulations should be directed to the director of Diversity Initiatives, Office of the President, UMUC, 3501 University Boulevard East, Adelphi, MD 20783-8000 (phone 800-888-UMUC, ext. 7940).

University of Maryland University College is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland.

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mission oF UmUc in asiaThe mission of University of Maryland University College (UMUC) in Asia is to offer academic programs to United States military communities throughout Asia and the Pacific. While serving overseas, students can take a single course or many courses leading to a certificate, an Associate of Arts degree, a Bachelor of Arts degree, or a Bachelor of Science degree. Since University of Maryland University College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States As-sociation of Colleges and Secondary Schools, students can take courses with the intention of transferring their credits to other colleges or universities in the United States. Students may also continue their studies with UMUC online. Additional informa-tion is available at www.umuc.edu.

Although the educational setting is overseas, UMUC’s programs in Asia are in all respects comparable to those offered at public institutions of higher learning in the United States. Courses are taught by faculty whose credentials meet standards set by appropriate University of Maryland University College academic departments in Adelphi, Maryland. All UMUC courses taught in Asia carry University of Maryland University College resident credit. UMUC is committed to maintaining

standards of academic excellence. The past 50-plus years demonstrate that those standards can be maintained in overseas settings.

vision and history of UmUcUMUC is a visionary institution, on the forefront of education for the 21st-century workforce. It is an entrepreneurial and cre-ative institution, committed to the exploration of knowledge, the construction of partnerships, and innovative academic de-livery. It is a large and diverse institution, with nearly 150 sites worldwide. It is a substantive institution, committed to lifelong learning and education of adults in the workforce.

UMUC has fulfilled its principal mission of providing higher education opportunities to nontraditional students for over 60 years. Founded in 1947 as the College of Special and Continu-ation Studies, UMUC has grown to become one of the largest institutions in the University System of Maryland—both in terms of enrollments and its global scope—while earning ac-colades for the quality of its programs and its innovative use of technology.

UMUC is one of the eleven degree-granting institutions that make up the University System of Maryland. It is the compo-

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introdUctionnent of the University System dedicated to providing lifelong learning opportunities for adult students—throughout the state of Maryland, in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, in military communities around the world, and increasingly via Distance Education. In recent years, UMUC has provided courses to students in more than twenty countries on all seven continents. When the University of Maryland began its pro-grams in Asia in 1956, General Lyman L. Lemnitzer, Pacific Commander, remarked that “the sun never sets on the Univer-sity of Maryland.” His comment is still true today.

UMUC worldwide offers degree programs from the Associate of Arts through the Doctor of Management, undergraduate and graduate certificates, a graduate program that provides an ac-celerated route to teacher certification in the state of Maryland, and noncredit leadership development programs that respond to the needs of the lifelong learner.

Throughout all the University’s many programs, certain features stand out: UMUC’s commitment to serving nontraditional stu-dents, its academic quality, its active presence throughout the state of Maryland, its international scope as a global university, and its long partnership with the U.S. military.

backgroundThe University of Maryland began its overseas program in 1949 with classes held at six education centers in Europe. The pro-gram proved very successful, rapidly expanding to include loca-tions in 12 countries in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This dramatic success led the Armed Forces to invite Maryland to bring its program to Asia and the Pacific. In 1956, courses began in Japan, Okinawa, Korea, Guam, and Taiwan, with just over 1,700 students. By the second year, enrollments had doubled; it was clear that this experiment in off-duty educa-tion would be successful in Asia as well. In fact, to date close to half a million students have taken UMUC courses in Asia, and thousands have earned certificates or degrees.

Continuing university programs in Asia and the Pacific has not been easy for students, faculty, or administrators. During the years of America’s military involvement in Southeast Asia, students studied during blackouts, faculty members (who were sometimes driven to class in armored vehicles) shouted over mortar fire, and textbooks were occasionally air-dropped.

UMUC Asia enters its sixth decade ready and able to provide lifelong learning opportunities to members of the military com-munity serving their country abroad.

a Unique institutionUniversity of Maryland University College (UMUC) is unique among institutions of higher education. From its founding in

1947, UMUC was designed to meet the educational needs of adult students—students who must balance study with the demands of work and family life.

Today UMUC has grown to be the largest public university in the nation, serving students throughout the state, the country, and the world. Yet its focus on providing open access to high-quality educational programs and services—eliminating the barriers that can keep students from achieving their educational goals—remains unchanged.

carrying out the mission

students First

At UMUC, student success is of paramount importance. The University seeks not only to help students fulfill their current education goals but also to create an educational partnership that will last throughout their lives.

To that end, the University looks first for ways to ensure that students can easily access programs and services. Admission policies are designed to simplify the process (standardized tests are not required), making it possible for students to apply and register quickly and easily.

As a global university, UMUC makes it possible for students to take classes any time, any place, by offering the largest selec-tion of online programs available—in addition to classes at sites throughout Maryland and the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area and at military sites all over the world. Student services can also be accessed online and by phone, as well as on-site.

Convenience and flexibility are not the only concern, however. UMUC seeks to create a learning environment that students will find respectful of their diverse backgrounds, inclusive, responsive, and relevant.

Recognizing that financial concerns are often the biggest ob-stacle to higher education, UMUC also strives to keep tuition costs low and provides numerous financial aid opportunities, including scholarships and book awards for military or commu-nity college students.

excellence

An accredited university, UMUC is dedicated to providing the highest quality programs and services to its students and ensuring excellence in its online and on-site courses. In provid-ing these programs, UMUC relies on a renowned faculty of scholar-practitioners—teachers who bring real-world experience to courses—and the use of the latest technologies. UMUC also is able to provide a wealth of resources to its students because of its place within the University System of Maryland.

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introdUctionThe success of UMUC's efforts is evident. Year after year, UMUC continues to garner awards from such notable organi-zations as the Sloan Consortium, the International Council for Open and Distance Education, IMS Global Learning Consor-tium, Military Advanced Education, and the Council of Col-lege and Military Educators.

innovation

UMUC has always looked for new and better ways to serve students. Long before the online revolution, UMUC was de-livering courses to students at distant locations, using any and all available technologies—from interactive television to voice mail. Today, students access both courses and services online, using WebTycho, UMUC’s proprietary course-delivery system, and MyUMUC, the University’s online gateway to services and information. UMUC’s faculty also strive to find new ways to best use these technologies to assist their students’ learning.

academic QualityUMUC’s commitment to academic quality is evident in the University’s assessment of student learning, faculty, and schol-arly activities, as well as in its programs. The University works closely with its faculty and with business and other organiza-tions to develop and maintain the relevance of its curricula. It also ensures that its academic programs have the same struc-ture, requirements, and outcomes whether they are offered in Maryland classrooms, at overseas locations, or through online courses.

UMUC places a high priority on student learning and embraces the concept of learning assessment within instructional delivery and teaching practices. To provide evidence of student learning, the University adheres to a comprehensive learning assessment process that assesses student learning in specific core learning areas. Embedded within the curriculum of each degree pro-gram, these core learning areas represent the knowledge, skills, and dispositions expected of all UMUC graduates. Under-graduate core learning areas include effective communication, technology fluency, information literacy/research competence, quantitative literacy, critical thinking, scientific literacy, and specialized knowledge. Assessment data for these core learning areas are used to continuously improve the quality of UMUC’s academic programs.

UMUC also continues to improve its library services, especially through the availability of online resources.

school oF UndergradUate stUdiesThe mission of the School of Undergraduate Studies at Univer-sity of Maryland University College is to provide open access to quality undergraduate educational opportunities to women and men around the world, including residents of the state of Mary-land, members of the U.S. Armed Services, and national and international students pursuing a university education on-site and online. It seeks to produce graduates who are well prepared to be responsible citizens in a global society, as well as effective participants in the complex, fast-changing world of work.

The School of Undergraduate Studies is committed to meeting undergraduate students’ needs for lifelong learning by provid-ing innovative delivery of high-quality educational programs, ensuring substantive and relevant curricula, and recognizing the value of experiential learning. At the undergraduate level, UMUC offers the Associate of Arts, the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Science, and the Bachelor of Technical and Profes-sional Studies degrees, as well as a wide range of undergraduate certificates.

preparing citizens for the 21st centuryUMUC prepares graduates to be effective professionals and citizens in their organizations, communities, and families. The University values the contributions of both a broad-based edu-cation and specific disciplines to the undergraduate experience and thus incorporates cross-curricular context and analytical approaches in all programs to complement practice.

Instruction and curricula at UMUC are based on the belief that certain abilities are the hallmarks of successful learning. UMUC expects students to demonstrate knowledge and skills not only in the major areas of study, but also in critical analysis, reason-ing, and problem solving; diverse cultures and historical peri-ods; the use of technology; key concepts and principles of the natural, social, and behavioral sciences; information literacy; effective writing and communication; mathematical and quan-titative reasoning; and the application of frameworks for ethical decision making. These hallmarks of a UMUC undergraduate education are instilled through a broad foundation in general education in combination with a strong and focused major area of study. Students are expected to master and practice these skills throughout their study toward the undergraduate degree.

For their core studies, students may choose one of 34 majors from a wide variety of academic fields, including business, cy-bersecurity, humanities, communications, biotechnology, social sciences, legal studies, environmental management, gerontol-ogy, and fire science. (A chart of available programs is on page 71.) Academic minors are available in 38 different areas. The majors and minors provide focused courses of study that are

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introdUctiondeveloped and kept current through consultation with faculty, employers, professional and educational organizations, and other experts in the field. These academic programs prepare students for the modern workplace and also help working stu-dents put their current knowledge into a broader context. Rec-ognizing the importance of lifelong learning, UMUC also offers 30 undergraduate certificates covering specific content areas in business and management, communications, computing and technology, gerontology, paralegal studies, and science and security. Certificates are especially valuable for students who wish to refresh their skills and knowledge, advance to a higher level or different specialty in the workplace, or earn a credential for career advancement while progressing toward the bachelor’s degree. (Full descriptions of certificates begin on page 52.) Courses toward these certificates may also be applied toward the bachelor’s degree.

commitment to nontraditional studentsUMUC recognizes that nontraditional students have many demands on their time and often must balance studies with work and family responsibilities. In fall 2010, 72 percent of UMUC undergraduates worked full-time, and the median age for UMUC undergraduate students was 31 years old.

To help these adult students accomplish their education goals, UMUC provides a number of convenient and flexible options for both coursework and student services. Classroom-based courses are offered at times convenient for working adults, including evenings and weekends, at locations near where they live and work. Online courses may be accessed from anywhere at any time.

Already a pioneer in offering quality on-site and online courses, UMUC continues to lead by combining these two formats in new ways that can better meet the changing needs of today’s military students. One such innovation, the “Flex” option, enhances a traditional course by permitting individual students the option of keeping up with required coursework online, if they miss class for duty reasons. Another format is the “Hybrid” course, which, by blending on-site and online coursework, offers the time flexibility of an online course along with the advantage of a number of scheduled physical classroom meet-ings during the session. For those students who lack regular or predictable access to either a traditional or online classroom, UMUC Asia also offers self-paced computer-aided telecourses (CAT courses). The rapid growth in undergraduate enrollments at UMUC testifies to the convenience, flexibility, and substan-tive content of its academic offerings in all formats.

In recognition of the diverse educational goals and aspira-tions of its students, the University uses a variety of strategies to ensure access and facilitate degree completion. Knowing that adult students bring experience as well as a willingness to

learn, UMUC acknowledges the value of that experience by incorporating the assessment of nontraditional learning in the evaluation of students. Since adult students may have gained college-level learning from multiple sources, UMUC offers a number of innovative credit options that recognize the learn-ing achieved through work and life experience and accelerate progress toward the degree. These options (described on pp. 28–30) include Cooperative Education, which offers credit for new learning in the workplace, and Prior Learning, which offers credit for college-level learning acquired through previous work or life experience. UMUC also accepts credit from community college coursework and a variety of other sources, including military service credit and credit by examination (described on pp. 32–34).

military partnershipsFor over 60 years, UMUC has proudly served the U.S. military through its educational partnership in Europe, Stateside, and Asia. More than a million servicemembers have taken UMUC courses. This long relationship has made UMUC particularly sensitive to the needs of military students and prepared to handle details specific to military life, such as veterans benefits and the transfer of credit earned in military specialty schools. In 2002, UMUC was awarded a contract to continue offering programs at its military sites across Europe and the Middle East. In 2009, the U.S. Department of Defense announced that it had extended UMUC’s privilege to serve the members of the U.S. military community in Asia for another six years.

By proving that traditional standards of academic excellence can be maintained in nontraditional settings, UMUC has won the respect of the military community and established itself as an integral part of military life. Today, UMUC provides courses at more than 100 military installations throughout Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Asia.

goarmyedGoArmyEd is a comprehensive, student-centered, online system developed to help Army students move forward academically. Its centerpiece is the online GoArmyEd Portal. Army students (including active-duty Army, enlisted soldiers of the Army National Guard, and Army Reserve on active duty) are able to accomplish many tasks in the GoArmyEd Portal such as: apply to a university (by completing a Common Application), enroll in courses, handle tuition assistance (TA) issues†, and monitor their progress toward a degree.

† It is possible that there could be additional fees not covered by Army Tuition Assistance, notably the UMUC Application Fee. It is the student’s responsibil-ity to ensure these fees are taken care of in order to remain in good financial standing with the institution. All outstanding debts will be sent to a collection agency post lapse of delimiting dates.

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the stUdent and this catalog

responsibilitiesThis Catalog includes policies and procedures that govern study at UMUC Asia. Students are responsible for knowing the infor-mation contained in this Catalog.

In addition to summarizing student responsibilities, this Catalog explains the programs of study that are available from UMUC, and provides descriptions of the courses that are most frequently offered.

more informationAfter reading this Catalog, you may still have questions about some aspect of the UMUC program. The UMUC Field Rep-resentative at your education center can answer many of your

questions, and can direct you to the right person or office if you need further help.

You may need to refer some of your questions to your local UMUC administrator. The addresses and telephone numbers for these people and offices are in the directory section near the end of this Catalog. You may also consult the UMUC Asia Web site at www.asia.umuc.edu.

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library FacilitiesAt every military installation where UMUC offers courses, the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy maintains a library that is usually staffed by professional librarians. The combined holdings of these libraries are available to all members of the U.S. military communities. If a particular book is not in the student’s local library, the librarian can often obtain it through inter-library loan.

A huge collection of online library resources is provided by University of Maryland University College on the Web at www.umuc.edu/library. All UMUC students and faculty in Asia are encouraged to make use of these databases.

For information about GoArmyEd and the GoArmyEd Portal, Army students can visit the UMUC Asia Web site (www.asia.umuc.edu/studentservices/goarmyed.cfm). Additionally, Army students can access the GoArmyEd Portal directly (www.GoArmyEd.com) or contact their Education Services Officer (ESO) or Counselor.

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eligibilityMembers of the U.S. Armed Forces, American employees of the U.S. government, and their family members may enroll with UMUC in Asia if they meet admission requirements. Depend-ing on U.S. military policy, local citizens may take UMUC courses in some countries. Individuals on tourist visas are not eligible to enroll with UMUC Asia.

At the time of this publication, the Bowie State Undergraduate program is only available to students residing on Okinawa.Questions about eligibility in either program should be addressed to the Director, Student Affairs, UMUC Asia, in Yokota.

admission reQUirementsThe admission procedures of UMUC were designed to meet the needs of adult, part-time students. Most applicants who have a high school diploma or the equivalent are admissible.

Students who plan to earn a certificate or degree at UMUC must ensure that official transcripts and documents relating to their educational background, including military documents,

are on file with UMUC by the end of their first term (fall: August-December; spring: January-May; summer: June-July) of attendance with the University.

Students enrolling with UMUC Asia for the first time must complete an Application for Admission. All first-time appli-cants will be required to pay a nonrefundable $50 fee. Potential students may apply online through MyUMUC (my.umuc.edu). Deadlines for admission and registration are listed in the cur-rent undergraduate Schedule of Classes.

Active duty Army students must instead complete and submit the Common Application in the GoArmyEd Portal.* Upon submission of the common application, the standard UMUC Asia $50 application fee will be incurrred.

student statusUpon being admitted to UMUC, students are assigned to regular, provisional, or consortium status. Admission of foreign-educated applicants is governed by requirements listed in the Foreign-Educated Students section which follows in this Catalog.


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A qualified applicant who wants to receive credit for courses (whether he or she intends to receive a degree or not) is admit-ted as a regular student. For financial aid purposes, a regular student must be seeking a degree or certificate at UMUC Asia. Admission as a regular student is granted to applicants who submit a completed, signed application and fulfill the following academic requirements that apply to their educational level:

• Graduationfromaapprovedorstate-approvedhighschoolin the United States

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• SuccessfulcompletionoftheGeneralEducationDevelop-ment (GED) examination with a total score of 225 and no individual test score below 40 (for tests completed before January 2002) or a total score of 2250 and no individual test score below 410 (for tests completed after January 2002).

To be granted regular admission status, students should have maintained a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in all college-level work attempted at other approved colleges and universities, including other University System of Maryland institutions. However, an academic proba-tion or dismissal that occurred at least two years before the date when the student applies for admission has no bearing on the student’s admission status.

Students are not required to submit official transcripts at the time of admission. However, students must have all official documents of their educational background on file by the end of the first term of attendance. A missing high school transcript may delay processing of official transcripts.

Students who present at least 24 credits of transferable college coursework are not required to submit official high school tran-scripts or GED scores.

provisional

Two categories of students may be admitted in provisional status:

1. Applicants who, during the last two years, earned a cumu-lative grade point average of less than 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) at another institution and/or were academically dismissed from another institution (regardless of their cumulative grade point average).

2. Non-Native English speakers who have not yet provided proof of college-level English proficiency, as detailed in the section Noncitizens and Foreign-Educated Students on the next page.

All provisional students may enroll for a maximum of 7 cred-its per term (fall: August-December; spring: January-May; summer: June-July). During their first term of enrollment at UMUC, provisional students in the first category must submit transcripts from all colleges and universities they have attended. If the student’s term grade point average at UMUC is less than 2.0, the student is placed on probation. If, while on proba-tion, the student’s term grade point average is 2.0 or better, she or he returns to provisional status. If, while on probation, the student’s term and cumulative grade point averages are less than 2.0, he or she is dismissed and must follow the standard procedures that apply to all dismissed students. The student’s status is automatically changed to regular after the student has successfully completed 7 credits of graded coursework with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher, and all admis-sion requirements have been fulfilled.

Students educated abroad must submit official transcripts veri-fying completion of the equivalent of a U.S. secondary educa-tion. They are eligible for regular admission status once UMUC Asia has verified that they have completed the equivalent of a U.S. high school education. More details on the admission of noncitizens and foreign-educated students are in the following sections of this chapter.

consortium

Colleges and universities serving the military in Asia work to-gether as a consortium. Students seeking a certificate or degree with a consortium institution can enroll in a limited number of courses with other consortium institutions without paying an additional application fee. These courses must be (a) needed by the student to complete certificate or degree requirements and (b) unavailable from the institution at which the student is seeking to earn the certificate or degree. Note: UMUC Asia extends consortium status to Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) students and to students with a Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges Student Agreement from a SOC college or university. SOC students must submit a copy of their SOC Student Agreement to the UMUC Asia Field Representative when registering.

A consortium student who requests an official evaluation from UMUC thereby indicates interest in earning a certificate or degree with UMUC and will be required to pay the UMUC application fee. The student’s category will then be changed from consortium to regular.

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admissionspecial admission situations

reenrollment

Students who have not attended UMUC Asia for two years must file a new application with Undergraduate Admissions be-fore they will be allowed to register. However, they do not need to pay another application fee if they have previously remitted payment.

transfer between UmUc asia, UmUc europe, and UmUc stateside

Transferring from one part of UMUC to another is simple and free. A student who wishes to transfer from one UMUC campus to another need only complete the Divisional Transfer request in MyUMUC (my.umuc.edu) by clicking on MyAcadem-ics > Academic Records > Divisional Transfer, and completing the short relocation form. The student’s records will then be auto-matically forwarded to the selected UMUC campus.

admission of college graduates

A student who has received a bachelor’s degree from an ap-proved U.S. institution is automatically admissible to UMUC as a regular (undergraduate) student upon submission of the admission application and fee. A former graduate student in the University System of Maryland whose time limit in a program has expired may also be admitted as a regular (undergradu-ate) student. Students who have been admitted to UMUC as graduate students may take undergraduate courses at the undergraduate rate of tuition. Courses taken while in regular (undergraduate) status, however, cannot ordinarily be applied to a graduate degree program. Students may be admitted as either undergraduate or graduate, but no one may be admitted as both at the same time. UMUC graduates who wish to earn a second degree must reapply but will not be charged the applica-tion fee.

noncitizens and Foreign-educated students

Prospective students who are not U.S. citizens or who were educated abroad will need to complete the following steps:

1. If English is not the student’s native language, the student may not be admitted until college-level proficiency in writ-ten English is demonstrated in one of the following ways:• Ascoreofatleast550onawrittenversion,213ona

computer-based version, or 79 on the Internet-based version of the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).

• Ascoreofatleast6.5ontheInternationalEnglishLanguage Testing System (IELTS), including the academic writing and reading modules.

• AminimumscoreofGradePre-1ontheEIKENTestinpractical English proficiency,

• ProvideofficialtranscriptsshowingcompletionofanEnglish composition course with a grade of “C” or higher at a U.S. college or university.

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• ProvideofficialtranscriptsshowinggraduationfromaU.S. high school or university.

2. If the applicant has earned fewer than 24 credits at a U.S. college or university, completion of the equivalent of a U.S. secondary education must be verified by• Anevaluationfromanapprovedinternationalcredit

evaluation agency. (Details are available online at www.asia.umuc.edu/studentservices/intlcredeval.cfm.)

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•OfficialtranscriptsshowingsuccessfulcompletionoftheU.S. GED exam with a total score of at least 225 and no individual test score below 40 (for tests completed before January 2002) or a total score of at least 2250 and no individual test score below 410 (for tests completed after January 2002).

Until this verification is received by UMUC Asia, the student is admitted provisionally, for one term only, and may register for a maximum of 7 credits. Once verification is received, the student’s status is changed to regular and he or she may register for up to 18 credits. Students are not permitted to register for subsequent terms until verification is received.

Please send all official transcripts (including high school transcripts if you have fewer than 24 units of college credit) directly to the following address:

Registrar’s Office – Transcripts University of Maryland University College 3501 University Boulevard East Adelphi, MD 20783-8075 USA

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admissionbridge program

UMUC Asia offers the Bridge Program to ESL learners who have had previous study in the English language but have not achieved the required test scores to become regular students. The goals of this program are to improve both oral and written English skills and to facilitate transition into the U.S. higher education system. The classes are designed to build fundamental skills that will provide a foundation for success in future classes.The Bridge Program is currently established in Okinawa, Mi-sawa, Sasebo, and Yokota. The program may soon expand to other areas in Japan. If there is no Bridge Program available at your location in Japan, you may still be admitted as a regular student. This program is open to individuals with or without SOFA status, though different admission procedures apply.

Non-SOFA Students must have an official certificate of English proficiency from TOEFL, EIKEN, or IELTS prior to admission to the Bridge Program.

Non-SOFA Japanese citizens who wish to take courses with UMUC must first be approved by their prefectural governmen-tal agency*. In areas without a designated agency, please contact the Bridge Program coordinator.

Students with SOFA status for whom English is not a native language are also welcome in the Bridge Program. English pro-ficiency scores will not be required.

*Base employees (IHA/MLC) and students who attended a U.S. High School and/or U.S. college or university and completed an English Composition course can be admitted without a designated agency referral and are not re-quired to have an English Proficiency test. Please contact the UMUC Asia Bridge Program Coordinator at [email protected] or 098-959-0002.

Required Test Scores

Test Bridge Regular Student

TOEFL PBT 450 550

TOEFL CBT 133 213

TOEFL IBT 45 79

IELTS 4.0 6.5

Eiken Grade 2 Grade Pre-1

Bridge Course Sequence

Session 1 UMEI 030 Pronunciation Oral Com-munication for Nonnative Speakers (3 cr)

Session 2 UMEI 020 Writing for Non-Natives (3 cr)

Session 3 EDCP 100 (optional) & EDCP 103X

Principles & Strategies of Successful Learning (3 cr) & Fundamentals of Writing and Grammar (3 cr)

Session 4 WRTG 101X Introduction to Writing (3 cr)

Session 5 SPCH 100X (optional)

Foundations of Speech Com-munication (3 cr)

Contacts

Okinawa Area

Okinawa International Exchange & Human Resources Foundation www.oihf.or.jp Phone: 098-942-9214

Sasebo Area

Executive Committee for College Study Liaison Office for U.S. Navy Colleges Sasebo Municipal Office Phone: 0956-24-1111 Ext. 2566

Tokyo Area

Fussa Yokota Friendship Club Phone: 042-530-2506

Misawa Area

Aomori International Exchange Association www.kokusai-koryu.jp/about/misawa.html Phone: 017-735-2221

Other Areas

UMUC Asia Bridge Program Coordinator Jackie Cillizza [email protected] Phone: 098-959-0002


admissionapplicants previously suspended or dismissed

An academic probation or dismissal from another institution that took place at least two years before the date when a student applies for admission has no bearing on the student’s admission status. However, all students previously dismissed from UMUC Asia must apply for reinstatement.

Applicants academically suspended or dismissed from other institutions within the previous two years, regardless of their cumulative grade point average, may be admitted as provisional students. They must fulfill the requirements for provisional sta-tus. Details are given on page 10.

An applicant who has received a disciplinary suspension or dis-missal from another institution within the last three years may not be considered for admission to UMUC Asia until officials have thoroughly reviewed the case. Such an applicant must make certain that the institution where the action was taken sends all records explaining the circumstances directly to the Director of Student Affairs. The length of time necessary for the documents to be sent and reviewed may preclude the student’s registering during the term of initial application.

concurrent secondary enrollment - high school students

With the written recommendation of a high school guidance counselor, an academically gifted high school senior may enroll in a maximum of seven credits per term (fall: August-December; spring: January-May; summer: June-July) while finishing work toward a high school diploma. Such a student is required to demonstrate a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 (B+) in high school academic subjects.

At least a month before a session begins, UMUC must receive the student’s application for admission, the application fee, official high school transcripts, written permission from the student’s parents and appropriate officials at the high school.

The Director, Student Affairs, may give permission for a high school student to enroll after the Director has received the re-quired documentation. The student may continue to register as a “concurrent secondary” student until graduation from high school. For purposes of categorization, the student is treated as having provisional status. For additional information, students should contact the Director, Student Affairs, at [email protected].

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registrationregistration

University of Maryland University College Asia conducts three terms in an academic year, consisting of five eight-week ses-sions, for both on-site classes and online Distance Education. The dates for each session are shown on the back cover of this Catalog. There may be variations in the schedule to accommo-date military maneuvers and other commitments which adult, part-time students have. The individual education centers pub-licize registration, term dates, and course offerings.

registration processRegistration for all sessions within a term begins at least two months (in 2011-2012: Fall: June 28; Spring: November 22; Summer: April 11) before the start of that term. Registration for a given course continues until the start of the session in which the course is to be held. Active-duty personnel shall have priority when enrolling for all courses. Students should check the current undergraduate Schedule of Classes for the dead-lines for regular and late registration. Detailed information and instructions are available each term online at the MyUMUC Student Portal.

the waiting listIf a class is already full at the time of registration, the student has the option of placing his or her name on a waiting list for that class.

waiting list policies

Regardless of how the student registers, the following policies apply:

• Studentsmayputtheirnameonthewaitinglistforonlysixcourses or sections.

• Studentsmaynotattendaclassforwhichtheyareonthewaiting list.

• FacultymembersandAcademicAdvisorsarenotauthorizedto add students to a closed class.

• Ifaspacebecomesavailable,thefirststudentonthewaitinglist will automatically be registered for it, and the charge will appear on his or her account. An e-mail will be sent to notify the student of the enrollment. If that student is ineli-gible for enrollment (because he or she has not met prereq-uisites or is enrolled in another class that conflicts in time), the space will go to the next person on the waiting list.

Students who no longer want a class should remove their name from the waiting list to prevent the possibility of automatic enrollment.

withdrawals or dropped courses

Stopping payment on checks for registration fees, or not pay-ing at registration, does not constitute an official withdrawal or relieve the student of his or her financial obligation to UMUC.


registrationNever attending or ceasing to attend class(es) does not consti-tute a withdrawal. TA cancellation does not constitute a course cancellation nor withdrawal.

Students who officially withdraw from a course receive a mark of W (described on pages 18 and 38).

schedule adjustmentStudents may make certain adjustments to their schedules until the first classroom meeting or start date of a DE class. The schedule-adjustment options available include changing a section, dropping a class, or adding a class. Students may drop or add a class only within the same academic term or session. Students may drop a class or change a grading option without charge prior to the start date. Information on schedule adjust-ment is available at www.umuc.edu/students/support/advreg/ registration/.

goarmyed studentsGoArmyEd students (this includes all active duty Army, en-listed soldiers of the Army National Guard, and Army Reserve on active duty) register through the GoArmyEd Portal. The GoArmyEd procedure and the procedure for all other students are summarized here.

• AccesstheonlineGoArmyEdPortal(www.goarmyed.com)*.

• CompletetheCommonApplicationintheGoArmyEdPortal.

• CompletetheSOU(StatementofUnderstanding).

• RegisterforUMUCAsiaclassesintheGoArmyEdPortal.

• FollowinstructionsintheGoArmyEdPortaltoreceivetuition assistance.

• Payallfeesinfullpriortothefirstclassmeeting.

When a student changes his or her degree plan in the GoArmyEd Portal, the student’s SOCAD student agreement will automatically be removed. GoArmyEd requires a new SOCAD agreement for every change of degree plan.

Note: GoArmyEd students now register, for both on-site and online courses, through the GoArmyEd Portal*.

all other students• CompleteaneApplicationandregisteronlineatMyUMUC

(my.umuc.edu) and pay the nonrefundable application fee when registering for the first time

• RegisteronlinethroughMyUMUCorregisterwiththeas-sistance of your UMUC Asia Field Representative

• Completeandprocesstheappropriateformsifreceivinggovernment tuition assistance (TA) or Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits

• Payallfeesinfullpriortothefirstclassmeeting

course loadAn adult student who is employed full time should normally enroll in one three-credit course or the equivalent during an eight-week session. Such a course involves 48 classroom hours of instruction and approximately two hours of outside prepara-tion for each hour of class, with a comparable amount of time required for Distance Education (DE) courses. Most students should be enrolled in no more than two DE courses at one time. An experienced student may enroll for a heavier course load if he or she is able to attend class and participate regularly and complete the necessary outside study. For a student who is not receiving federal financial aid, full-time enrollment is con-sidered to be six credits per session.

No student may register for courses whose scheduled meet-ing times overlap to any extent. Decisions on the number of courses a student can successfully complete in any one session are normally left to the student’s discretion. It should be noted, however, that the majority of UMUC students register for between 3 and 9 credits, and students are strongly advised not to exceed this limit. Students should carefully and realistically assess other commitments before registering for more than 9 credits per session.

In no case may a student register for more than 18 credits in a 17-week period without written permission from an Academic Advisor. Permission to register for more than 18 credits is based on demonstrated academic excellence at UMUC. A minimum GPA of 3.5 and an enrollment history indicating success in carrying a heavier-than-average course load at UMUC are re-quired.

certiFicate oF enrollmentLetters certifying official enrollment are available upon request from the Office of the Registrar in Yokota or may be generated from the MyUMUC Student Portal. Enrollment can be certi-fied only for the current term and for previous terms. Students needing a projected graduation date must have completed 12 credits with UMUC Asia, have a GPA of 2.0 or greater, and have a declared major.


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registrationwithdrawalStudents who withdraw from, or drop, a course are responsible for completing the withdrawal (drop) through MyUMUC or the GoArmyEd Portal. The date a student withdraws will be the date used for calculating refunds. Stopping payment on checks for registration fees or not paying at the time of registration does not constitute an official withdrawal or relieve the student of his or her financial obligation to UMUC. Never attending or ceasing to attend class does not constitute an official with-drawal. UMUC cannot accept withdrawals verbally. Students who do not formally withdraw may receive a failing grade and forfeit any refund.

In addition, students using tuition assistance must contact the education counselor at the education center that issued the tuition assistance to discuss the reason(s) for withdrawing from the class and possible repayment of funds. GoArmyEd students must follow the procedures and withdraw through the GoArmyEd Portal.

Each campus has its own withdrawal policy, and dates and deadlines vary from campus to campus. Students who take a course from another UMUC campus (Europe or Adelphi) are responsible for determining the appropriate withdrawal dead-lines and refund schedules.

Students who officially withdraw from a course on or after the start date of the class will receive a mark of W. According to UMUC Asia policy,

• Studentswhoregisterforon-siteclassesorweekendsemi-nars must officially withdraw no later than the day before the final class meeting;

• Studentswhoregisterforonlinecoursesmustofficiallywithdraw no later than the Friday of the week before the course ends (9 days before the end-of-class date). Exact withdrawal deadline dates can be found on the Asia DE Web site, under Student Links > Session Calendar. The dead-line table above applies to all CAT course students as well.

Note: Students may not withdraw after the final meeting day of a weekend course, even if they did not take the final exam.

Additional information for students receiving Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits and financial aid can be found in the VA and Financial Aid sections of this Catalog.

Additional information regarding withdrawal and refunds can be found in the Fees section of this Catalog.


FeesFees

FeesFees charged to UMUC students in Asia fall into several catego-ries, as outlined in this section.

All fees are payable in full, in U.S. Dollars, at the times speci-fied. No cash may be accepted. Checks, e-checks, money or-ders, or postal notes must be made payable to UMUC Asia and must be drawn on a U.S. bank or post office. Payment for tuition, books, transcripts, and other fees may also be made by credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa).

application FeeA non-refundable fee of $50.00 is payable at the time of admission with UMUC. This non-refundable fee covers the cost of establishing and maintaining the student’s permanent record, the official University document from which transcripts are issued. GoArmyEd students who wish to pursue a certificate or degree through UMUC Asia should select UMUC Asia as their “home campus” in the GoArmyEd Portal and submit a Common Application, and may pay the $50 application fee upon receipt of a bill or by submitting payment in the MyUMUC portal.Colleges and universities serving the military in Asia have agreed that students seeking a certificate or degree with one of

the other institutions are accorded consortium status and may enroll in a limited number of courses with another of the insti-tutions without having to pay a second application fee. UMUC Asia extends consortium status to Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) students and to students with a Servicemem-bers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Student Agreement from a SOC college or university.

tuitionTuition and fees are to be paid no later than the tenth calendar day of the session. If you have a question regarding your account, please contact the Business Office at [email protected] member of the Armed Forces may be entitled to tuition assistance from the United States government. The student must submit a completed tuition assistance form at the time of registration. GoArmyEd students secure tuition assistance through the GoArmyEd system and do not need to submit a tuition assistance form. If for any reason the government does not provide funding for the course, the student becomes responsible for payment.Students may also qualify for Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits and other forms of financial assistance. Information on financial assistance (loans and grants) and VA benefits is presented later in this Catalog.

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Feesexamination to establish creditThe current tuition rate per credit is charged for each credit that the student seeks to establish through UMUC’s course-challenge examinations and UMUC Asia’s foreign language examinations. This fee should accompany the application for examination.

certificate or diploma FeeA non-refundable fee of $50.00 is payable when a student ap-plies for a certificate or degree and must be paid for any subse-quent application.

cap and gownEach graduate who plans to attend Commencement is respon-sible for the purchase of a cap and gown.

returned check chargeA charge of $30.00 is made for checks which have been re-turned by a bank for insufficient funds, in addition to the amount of the dishonored check.

transcript FeeA fee of $10.00 is charged for each transcript issued. Transcripts sent via express mail or by fax are available for $30.00 each. This includes the $10.00 transcript fee and $20.00 for expe-dited service by fax or express mail. Payment must accompany each request for a transcript. Express service is not available within the Military Postal System (MPS). Each student receives one complimentary transcript upon their first request.

Fax FeeA fee of $15.00 is charged for each document faxed.

student indebtednessAll students who incur debts to UMUC Asia during a par-ticular session must clear them in order to register for the next session. Payment can be made by check, e-check, money order, or credit card. Requests for services, including transcripts, evaluations, and diplomas, will be put on hold until all debts have been paid. Outstanding debts will be collected against any refunds due the student. After a reasonable period of time, uncollected debts will be forwarded to the State of Maryland Central Collections Unit and other national credit bureaus. All such debts incur an additional 17 percent processing charge by the State of Maryland.

withdrawal and reFUndsThe refund policy applies to tuition only. Other fees are not refundable. A student who withdraws from a course before the first class date will receive a full refund. A student who withdraws after classes begin may be refunded a portion of the tuition as determined by the date of withdrawal.

All withdrawals will be initiated through the MyUMUC Stu-dent Portal or the GoArmyEd* portal. Army students must ini-tiate their drops or withdrawals through the GoArmyEd portal. Students may visit their education center for assistance from the UMUC Field Representative.

Students using tuition assistance must contact their education counselor prior to submitting the withdrawal through MyUMUC or initiating their withdrawal with a UMUC Field Representative.

Students receiving financial aid are strongly encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Office before withdrawing to fully understand the impact on their current and future financial aid. Students are responsible for withdrawing themselves from courses.

withdrawals or dropped coursesStopping payment on checks for registration fees, or not pay-ing at registration, does not constitute an official withdrawal or relieve the student of his or her financial obligation to UMUC Asia. Never attending, or ceasing to attend class(es), does not constitute a withdrawal. Students who officially withdraw from a course after the schedule adjustment period will receive a mark of W.

• Undergraduatestudentswhoregisterforclassroomcoursesmust officially withdraw no later than the day before the final class.

• Studentswhoregisterforonlinecoursesmustofficiallywithdraw no later than the Friday of the week before the course ends (9 days before the end-of-class date). Exact withdrawal deadline dates can be found on the Asia DE Web site (http://de.asia.umuc.edu), under Student Links > Ses-sion Calendar. The deadline table below applies to all CAT course students as well.

The withdrawal refund is based on contact hours for the on-site courses and on class days for Distance Education courses. The refund percentage is the same for classroom and Distance Education courses. The number of class meetings held is not a relevant criterion for Distance Education courses because such


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For on-site and online sessions 8 weeks in length:

Action Percent Refundable

Withdrawal before the first class meeting or class start date 100%

Withdrawal if not more than 12.5% of the total class contact hours have elapsed 75%

Withdrawal if more than 12.5% but not more than 25% of the total class contact hours have elapsed 50%

Withdrawal if more than 25% of the total class contact hours have elapsed 0%

For intensive Format classes

Action Percent Refundable

Withdrawal before the class start date 100%

Withdrawal on and after the class start date 0%

Dropping a class (classroom or Distance Education) before the first class will result in a 100% refund. A more detailed description of the withdrawal schedule for online classes may be found on the UMUC Asia DE Web site (http://de.asia.umuc.edu), under Student Links > Session Calendar (http://de.asia.umuc.edu/calendar/weekly.cfm).

The date and time (in Eastern Standard/Daylight Time) of a withdrawal is determined by the registration portal: MyUMUC portal or GoArmyEd* portal. All refunds will be computed from the date the withdrawal is formally initiated, not from the date of the last class attended.

No offer of financial aid is considered an active, final award until the refund period has ended. Students who withdraw before the end of that period are liable for all costs incurred and are billed accordingly. Financial aid recipients should review the return of funds policy in the Financial Aid section before withdrawing from a course.

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Financial aidFinancial aid

Financial aidUMUC’s Financial Aid Office administers a variety of financial assistance programs—including grants, scholarships, federal work-study, and loans—to help students meet the costs of their educational programs. Aid is available for students who demon-strate financial need, academic merit, or both.

Regardless of income level, all students are encouraged to apply for assistance; many financing alternatives are available. Awards toward textbook costs are also sometimes available.

general eligibility reQUirementsAn eligible applicant for UMUC assistance must

• BeadmittedtoUMUCasadegree-seekingoreligiblecertif-icate-seeking student.

• BeaU.S.citizenoraneligiblenoncitizen.

• Beenrolledforthreeormorecreditsformostfederalandinstitutional aid programs. Federal loan programs require enrollment of at least six or more credits per semester. Au-dited courses, some repeated courses, credit by examination, and Portfolio portfolio credits cannot be counted.

• Demonstratesatisfactoryacademicprogresstowardadegreeor certificate according to UMUC policy.

• HaveahighschooldiplomaorGED.

• PossessavalidSocialSecuritynumber.

• RegisterwithSelectiveService,ifrequiredtodoso.

• Notbeindefaultonanyfederalstudentloans,norhaveborrowed in excess of loan limits, nor owe a refund on any grant under Title IV federal student aid programs.

• Notbeineligiblebasedonadrugconviction.

Financial aid programsMost aid programs are available to both full- and part-time stu-dents. Amounts and eligibility for financial aid vary from year to year. Following is a brief description of programs available for the upcoming award year.

grants and scholarshipsFinancial assistance, for which no repayment is required, is offered by the federal government in the form of Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), and the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant.

The Federal Pell Grant is a grant program for high-need, first-time undergraduates. Awards will range from $555 to $5,500 per academic year and will vary based upon the Expected Fam-ily Contribution (EFC) and enrollment status.


Financial aidThe Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) provides up to $500 per semester to eligible students with the greatest financial need. Students must be eligible for and already have been awarded a Federal Pell Grant. The amount and number of awards vary depending on the avail-ability of funds allocated by the U.S. Department of Education. Since funds are limited, students are encouraged to apply early.

The Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant is for students who are not Pell-eligible; whose parent or guardian died as a result of military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after 11 September 2001; and who, at the time of the parent’s or guardian’s death, were less than 24 years old or were enrolled at least part-time.

The UMUC President’s Grant program offers grants to stu-dents who demonstrate financial need. Typical awards will range from $100 to $600 per semester, based on need.

UMUC scholarship programs, which include the UMUC Pres-ident’s Scholarship, offer a number of institutional scholarships as well as scholarships from corporate donors and foundations. A separate scholarship application must be completed online via MyUMUC (https://my.umuc.edu) for consideration. Require-ments vary according to the individual scholarship program, but typical awards are $1200 per academic year. Most scholar-ships require a minimum GPA for consideration. Students may refer to the UMUC Asia scholarship Web page at www.asia.umuc.edu/finaid/scholarships.cfm for further information. Students may receive one UMUC scholarship/grant per academic year. Employees of UMUC and their dependents, as well as persons who receive remission of fees from other institutions, are not eligible to receive UMUC Scholarships or grants.

loansLoan programs are available to students enrolled at least half-time per semester. Students who accept loans to pay for college expenses must repay the principal and interest in accordance with the terms of the promissory note.

The Federal Perkins Loan program offers need-based, low-interest federal loans. UMUC is the lender. Award amounts are typically $2000 per semester. The current interest rate is 5 per-cent. Repayment is made to UMUC and begins nine months after the borrower leaves school or attendance drops below half time.

The William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan program offers low-interest federal loans to students. Loan amounts vary based on grade level and dependency status. Repayment begins six months after the student leaves school or when the student’s at-tendance drops below half time. For annual award amounts and general repayment terms, please visit www.studentloans.gov

The Federal Direct PLUS Loan program enables parents with good credit histories to borrow for a dependent student enrolled at least half-time per semester. It is a non-need-based federal loan program available to parents of undergraduate de-pendent students. Parents are eligible to borrow up to the cost of education less other financial aid received by the student. Repayment begins after the final loan disbursement is made (there is no grace period).

Private Student Loan programs are also an option for UMUC students. Students whose financial aid awards do not meet their financial need may be able to borrow up to their cost of atten-dance from private student loan programs offered by banks and other lenders. These education loans are not federal loans; stu-dents borrow directly from and make payments to the lender. Students who are interested in a private student loan should contact the bank of their choice or visit UMUC’s guide to private student loans at www.umuc.edu/students/aid/loans/upload/Private_Student_Loans_Brochure.pdf for more information.

textbook awardsAwards to be applied toward the cost of textbooks are frequent-ly available via the Financial Aid Office. These awards are typi-cally $100 and can be applied for without completing a FAFSA or writing an essay. Check www.asia.umuc.edu/finaid for current availability and eligibility requirements.

employmentUMUC recognizes the importance of flexible, part-time em-ployment for students who are in transition or who have finan-cial need.

The Federal Work-Study program is a need-based program that provides jobs to assist students in meeting college costs. The amount of award varies according to financial need and availability of funds. Funds are paid monthly, based on hours worked. Students must apply and be hired for employment at UMUC.

UmUc Financial aid standards For satisFactory academic progressFederal regulations require students receiving financial aid to maintain satisfactory academic progress toward their degree or certificate. Students who fail to meet the minimum academic standard are denied aid following the period of review and financial aid is not disbursed. Students should refer to the ap-pendices for details of the appeal process and the complete Satisfactory Academic Progress policy for financial aid students.

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• UndergraduateSAP:http://www.umuc.edu/policies/ studentpolicies/stud22032.cfm

• GraduateSAP:http://www.umuc.edu/policies/studentpolicies/stud22033.cfm

the Financial aid application processStudents must complete the Free Application for Federal Stu-dent Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for any type of financial aid at UMUC. The FAFSA must also be completed for a student to be considered for need-based Maryland state scholarships. To be given high priority for their financial aid applications and a determination of eligibility early enough for funds to be reserved by registration, students should complete their FAFSA by the priority deadlines listed below. Students meeting these dates will have the opportunity to be considered for the vari-ous grant and scholarship programs with limited funds. Those who do not meet these deadlines may not receive their financial aid in time for registration. Students who apply late may still receive aid, depending on their eligibility and the availability of funds. Eligibility for both loans and grants can be authorized even after the term has begun.

Program or Period Being Applied For

Priority Deadline for Filing Financial Aid Forms

Maryland State Scholarships March 1Fall Term

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Federal retUrn oF FUnds policyFederal student financial aid, including grants and loans, is awarded to students under the assumption that they will be enrolled for a specified period of time, such as a semester. When students receiving these funds do not enroll as expected, the Financial Aid Office is required to determine if the student has been enrolled long enough to keep all of the financial aid paid to them. Therefore, UMUC’s Financial Aid Office must calculate a “Return of Title IV Funds” any time a student stops their enrollment (withdraws, drops or stops participating in classes) before the end of the semester. Students who stop their enrollment before they have completed 60% of their registered class(es) will be required to repay a portion of any federal finan-cial aid they received.

For FUrther inFormationInformation is available on the UMUC Asia Web site at www.asia.umuc.edu/finaid/. Students who have additional questions should contact the Financial Aid Office directly at DSN 225-3680 or e-mail at [email protected].

Additional information on Financial Aid may be found in Ap-pendix F of this Catalog.

other soUrces oF Financial aid

community scholarshipsScholarships are sometimes available through Officers’ and Noncommissioned Officers’ Spouses’ Clubs and other organiza-tions on military bases. At some locations, the Air Force and Navy have spouse tuition assistance programs for spouses of active duty military members. Check with the local Education Services Officer or UMUC Asia Field Representative about the possible availability of these scholarships.

maryland state scholarshipsThe Maryland state grant and scholarships provide financial assistance to Maryland residents based on financial need. For more information, students should contact the Maryland Office of Student Financial Aid at 410-260-4565 or 800-974-1024, or visit www.mhec.state.md.us. The priority filing deadline for all state aid programs is March 1.

veterans aFFairsMaking use of VA benefits is a good way to help finance your education. Many UMUC students (veterans and active duty military members) are eligible for veterans’ educational benefits. Information and application forms may be obtained at local education centers. Please ask the Education Services Officer, Counselor, or Navy College official for assistance in applying for VA benefits.

va students must have an evaluation

VA regulations require that all VA students declare a major field of study and have an Official Evaluation of all prior academic coursework and military training. VA students must have the Official Evaluation within two terms of their first VA enrollment with UMUC Asia.


Financial aidcertification processUMUC acts as a certifying agent for the Department of Vet-erans Affairs (DVA) and certifies students’ enrollments to the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Buffalo, NY. Enrollment Certifications (VA Form 22-1999) are gener-ally sent electronically via “VA-ONCE” (a Web-based program and certifying tool that ensures easy tracking and confidence regarding the transference of enrollment data from a university to DVA officials). The primary responsibility of the University is to verify active enrollment of VA students and not to make decisions on individual claims.

Active duty military members, dependents, and veterans who use VA educational benefits for the first time must complete an application through the VA’s Web site, called VONAPP (VA ONline APPlication). Once the application for the VA educa-tional benefit has been completed, the student can register for classes. Depending on the student’s selected educational benefit, the student should consider paying tuition at the time of reg-istration and being reimbursed. Once the application is pro-cessed, the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) will send the student a Certificate of Eligibility. The student should submit a copy of this Certificate of Eligibility to the Office of Student Affairs, ATTN: VA.

With certain benefits, VA payments are made by the DVA directly to the students and are calculated by the DVA in ac-cordance with federal regulations. Educational benefits are paid according to how the DVA views both the nature of the courses and the course load a student is taking. Because of the way the DVA views special-format courses, such as Distance Educa-tion and one-credit courses, students are cautioned to check with UMUC’s VA Certification Specialist at Yokota regarding how DVA benefits are paid for these courses. VA students who withdraw are subject to having the amount of their award re-calculated by the DVA and may be required to repay any unau-thorized amounts received.

Proper planning is the key when using your VA benefits for the first time. Students have the ability to register for classes two months in advance with UMUC Asia. It may take the VA six to eight weeks to process claims; therefore, it is highly recom-mended that students register as early as possible. Otherwise, depending on the benefit, students may be expected to pay tuition costs for their first two sessions out of pocket.

Questions about claimsQuestions regarding individual claims and general matters should be addressed directly to:

UMUC AsiaAttn: VA CertificationUnit 5060 Box 0100APO AP 96328-0100

DSN: 315 225-3680, ext. 400Commercial (in country): 042-552-2510, ext. 53680


A student who has not received reimbursement for a course from the VA must contact the Department of Veterans Affairs within one year of taking the course, or the VA will not process any claim for reimbursement for the course. The Department of Veterans Affairs requires all universities to report any changes in the academic status of any student who is receiving VA edu-cational assistance. Further, when a student receives the mark of W in a course, UMUC must notify the VA of that fact.

student responsibilitiesStudents receiving benefits are expected to follow all regulations and procedures of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs while attending UMUC Asia. At UMUC, all regulations of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are enforced. Students should be aware of the following requirements and conse-quences:

• Eachstudentisexpectedtomakesatisfactoryprogresstoward a degree or certificate, and must comply with the academic standards of UMUC Asia.

• Eachstudentmustreportallchangesinenrollment—in-cluding adds, withdrawals, changes to audit, and changes in degree objective.

• Registeringforacourseandthennotattending,orceas-ing to attend without officially withdrawing, is a misuse of federal funds that is punishable by law.

• PaymentofbenefitswillbedisallowedforW,I,andFN,aswell as for audited courses.

• Paymentofbenefitswillbedisallowedforrepeatingacoursefor which transfer credit has been rated or for which a pass-ing grade of A, B, C, D, or P (or S) was assigned.

• Paymentofbenefitswillbedisallowedforanycoursethatis not a requirement in a student’s degree or certificate program.

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academic advising

UMUC’s agreement with the military services requires military students to submit all necessary documents and obtain a degree plan with UMUC by the deadline as stipulated by the service. Academic Advisors can assist with further information. Students who are enrolled in the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) or who have SOCAD, SOCMAR, SOCNAV, or SOCCOAST agreements already have degree plans and are exempt from this requirement.

academic advisingPlanning a college curriculum is a challenging process. Univer-sity of Maryland University College employs a number of pro-fessional Academic Advisors to provide assistance for students. Academic Advisors maintain offices in Guam, Japan, Korea, and Okinawa. They travel frequently to visit most education centers to meet with students. This assistance can include a review of potential transfer credit, help with clarification of education goals, aid in selecting appropriate courses, and the preparation of tentative evaluations of students’ progress toward UMUC certificates, associate’s degree, and bachelor’s degrees.

Students should meet with an Academic Advisor as early in their college careers as possible to ensure that the courses they select meet the requirements for a degree or certificate with UMUC. If students cannot speak with an Advisor in person, they can contact one by telephone or email. Students can access an Advisor’s contact information through MyUMUC.

initial estimate oF transFer creditProspective or newly admitted students can have a review of their potential transfer credit done by an Academic Advisor. This review is an estimate of the academic credit UMUC might accept toward a particular degree, and of the requirements that would remain to be fulfilled. (Sources of credit are described in the Ways of Earning Credit section of this Catalog and online at www.asia.umuc.edu/studentservices/credit.cfm.) This review is not binding on either the student or UMUC and is subject to change.


academic advisingreview oF international recordsStudents who are seeking a review of potential transfer credit from international postsecondary educational institutions need to

• BeadmittedandbeseekinganundergraduatedegreeatUMUC.

•Mailtheirofficialinternationaltranscriptstotheinternational credit evaluation services selected by UMUC. (More information can be found online at www.asia.umuc.edu/studentservices/intlcredeval.cfm.)

• Payfeesassociatedwiththeinternationalevaluation.•HaveallofficialtranscriptsfromanyU.S.institution

previously attended sent to UMUC.• SubmitanOfficialEvaluationApplication;thisformis

available at all education centers and on the UMUC Asia Web site at www.asia.umuc.edu/publications/forms/umr-232_eval.pdf.

oFFicial evalUation/degree progress reportAcademic Advisors provide students with the information needed to plan an academic program. The purpose of the of-ficial evaluation/degree progress report is to show students their certificate or degree progress, and to help them select appro-priate courses. Official evaluations/degree progress reports are available to students who are enrolled in UMUC Asia courses and intend to complete a UMUC certificate or degree.

As they enroll in their first course(s), students should prepare for their official evaluation/degree progress report by requesting official transcripts and gathering other necessary documents. An official evaluation/degree progress report cannot be initiated until an official transcript has been received from each institu-tion attended, including other institutions of the University System of Maryland, even when credit from one institution is posted on the transcript of another institution. Students must also submit an Official Evaluation Application; this form is available at all education centers and on the UMUC Asia Web site at www.asia.umuc.edu/publications/forms/umr-232_eval.pdf.

The documents required for an official evaluation/degree prog-ress report include: USAFI, DSST, Excelsior College, Advanced Placement, Defense Language Proficiency, and CLEP test re-sults; AARTS and SMART transcripts for Army, Navy, and Ma-rine Corps students; CCAF transcripts for Air Force students, and official transcripts from all other colleges and universities a student has attended. All transcripts and military documents become the property of UMUC Asia and cannot be returned to, copied for, or forwarded to a third party for the student. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all appropriate documents have been received by UMUC.

Students requesting an official evaluation/degree progress report should have all records and transcripts of their previous educa-tion sent directly from the issuing institutions to:

Attn: TranscriptsUniversity of Maryland University College3501 University Blvd EastAdelphi, MD 20783

An Official Evaluation/Degree Progress Report:

• Includesalldocumentedtransfercreditearneduptothedate of the evaluation that may be applied to a UMUC degree program

• ListsallcoursescompletedatUMUC• Incorporatesothertypesofdocumented(non-traditional)

credit• Indicatestheamountandtypeofcourseworkstill

required for the certificate or degree being soughtAn official evaluation/degree progress report is based on the curriculum in effect when the student first registered with UMUC or any Maryland public two- or four-year institution of higher learning, provided there has been no break in enroll-ment exceeding two years. When there has been a break of two sequential years or more, the curriculum applicable to the official evaluation/degree progress report will be based on the UMUC curriculum in effect at the time the student resumes study with UMUC.

In the official evaluation/degree progress report, a student’s most recent courses are applied to requirements first. Courses that could apply to multiple requirements are assigned to the first relevant category in the following order: general education requirements, then requirements for the selected academic ma-jor and minor, then general education requirements, and finally electives. Verification of other degree-wide requirements (such as minimum number of upper-level credits) follows and may affect the remaining credits for the degree.

evalUation oF service school trainingUMUC follows the recommendations of the American Council on Education (ACE) Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services (all editions) in the evalu-ation of service school credit. For more information, see the “Ways of Earning Credit” section of this Catalog.

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academic advisingThe following is an explanation of terms you may encounter when using the MyUMUC Student Portal:Expression Definition

Activation The automated process of verifying a student’s record for enrollment eligibility each term based on certain criteria. This process enables a student to register for courses.

Admission The process of being admitted to the University, which includes completing an application and paying the tuition and fees required for entrance.

Apply Online The act of applying to the University via the Web using the “Apply Online” link located on MyUMUC.

Campus The UMUC division where you are located. UMUC has three major campuses—UMUC Stateside, UMUC Europe, and UMUC Asia. Within those campuses there are additional locations where classes are held or staff and Academic Advisors may be reached.

Career Graduate or undergraduate level of study.

Class Number The unique, five-digit number assigned to each class at UMUC.

Degree Audit/Degree Plan (or Evaluation)

A review of the academic progress that you have made within your UMUC program.

Drop To withdraw from a course.

eApp An abbreviation for electronic application; it is an application that is filled out and submitted online.

EmplID (or Student ID) A system-generated identification number for student use. Be sure to record your EmplID in a safe, secure place, as you will need it to access the various services available to you. GoArmyEd Students: Please note that your UMUC EmplID will be different from your GoArmyEd EmplID.

Enrollment Activity The process of adding or dropping a class.

Evaluation (or Degree Audit/Degree Plan)

A review of the academic progress that you have made within your UMUC program.

Intensive Session (or “Mid-Session”)

A shorter class period held between the standard eight-week sessions.

Interactive Voice Response (IVR)

The type of phone system that interacts with you via voice prompts. IVR “hears” your voice responses and, as a re-sult, you are taken through a series of questions and answers to process your request via the telephone.

Lower-Level (LL) Courses Courses that are numbered 100-299.

Mid-Session (or “Intensive Session”)

A shorter class period held between the standard eight-week sessions.

Portal A Web site that integrates online applications, such as e-mail, databases, references to other Web sites, and propri-etary applications, under one unique URL, often allowing secure access with one unique login and password.

Real-Time This means that transactions are implemented at the moment a user makes them, regardless of time zone. There is no time delay; all information is current up to the moment users access it.

Register To enroll in a course.

Semester Also known as a term (usually a five-month period divided into two sessions).

Session A five-week, eight-week, or ten-week period within a term, during which classes are offered.

Student ID (or EmplID) A system-generated identification number used for students. Also known as EmplID. Be sure to record your Student ID in a safe, secure place, as you will need it to access the various services available to you. GoArmyEd Students: Please note that your UMUC EmplID will be different than your GoArmyEd EmplID.

Subject and Catalog Number

The four-letter abbreviation and three-digit number for UMUC classes. For example, in COMM 300, “COMM” stands for Communications and “300” is the catalog number.

Term A full semester, which may be subdivided into sessions. Student Finance and Financial Aid use this time period for instructional accounting.

Third-Party Payment A payment made by a third party, such as Tuition Assistance (TA), Army Emergency Relief (AER), and scholarships. (Note: Loans and federal grants are not third-party payments.)

Units Credit value the University assigns a course.

Upper-Level (UL) Courses Courses that are numbered 300-499.

UserID Your user name for logging into MyUMUC. You will need both your UserID and password to log in.

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ways oF earning creditways oF earning credit

UMUC is unlike any other institution of higher education in the world in its combination of access with academic quality. It opens the doors to learning by taking education to students wherever they may be. Because UMUC understands the impor-tance of lifelong learning, it has established academic policies that encourage the appropriate use of transfer credit from other institutions. Recognizing that adult students bring to the Uni-versity not only a willingness to learn but also an educational history enriched by experiential learning, UMUC incorporates the assessment of nontraditional learning (i.e., learning gained outside the classroom) into the evaluation of students.

classroom, online, and individUaliZed learningStudents take UMUC courses in classrooms at over 30 sites in Asia. Students can also “attend class” worldwide in UMUC’s online courses or in self-paced multimedia learning Computer Aided Telecourses (CAT).

Students may choose to complete their academic studies through one, two, or all three of these formats to suit their schedules and preferences. UMUC courses meet the same stan-dards of quality regardless of delivery format. Any given course has the same objectives and requirements, awards the identical amount of academic credit, and may be applied toward the same undergraduate degrees whether it is delivered in a class-room, via the Internet, or on a CD.

Both classroom and online programs are also supported by a full range of student services and academic resources—from extensive online library databases to admission, advising, and registration—that can be accessed on-site, online, and by phone (contact information available on the MyUMUC Student Portal).

what is a credit?The unit of credit defines the amount of university-level se-mester hours to be awarded for course completion, transfer of coursework from another institution, or evaluation of college-level prior learning. One credit is awarded on the basis of either of two sets of criteria, as follows:

• Atleast15hours(50minuteseach)ofactualclassmeetingor the equivalent in guided learning activity (exclusive of registration and study days, holidays, and final examinations);

• Atleast30hours(50minuteseach)ofsupervisedlaboratoryor studio work (exclusive of registration and study days, holidays, and final examinations).

resident creditStudy in the overseas divisions establishes resident credit with University of Maryland University College. Since both faculty members and courses overseas meet academic standards set by the University, courses offered overseas carry resident credit identical to that earned in the stateside programs of UMUC.

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ways oF earning creditThus a student may earn a UMUC bachelor’s degree entirely through study in Asia or in combination with study in Europe and at stateside locations in Maryland and in the Washing-ton, D.C. metropolitan area. In addition to on-site classroom courses, UMUC offers an extensive array of courses through its acclaimed Distance Education program, all of which carry UMUC resident credit.

Credit toward a certificate or degree with UMUC may be as-signed from several sources.

learning gained throUgh experienceLearning acquired outside the college classroom may be as-sessed for credit toward a degree at UMUC. There are two ways students can make use of life experience for possible college credit: Prior Learning and Cooperative Education. Details on each method follow. Advisors can help in determining the best routes to use in fulfilling any academic plan.

prior learningStudents may earn credit for college-level learning acquired out-side the classroom through two avenues: course-challenge ex-aminations and Portfolio. As many as 30 credits may be earned through a combination of course-challenge examinations and Portfolio and applied toward the bachelor’s degree. However, no more than half the credits required for an undergraduate major, minor, or certificate program may be earned through Prior Learning (Portfolio and course-challenge examinations) and credit by examination.

Credits awarded are applied where appropriate in the student’s program of study.

course-challenge examinationsUMUC credit can be earned for any undergraduate course for which UMUC can prepare and administer a suitable ex-amination (called a course-challenge examination). Academic Advisors can inform students about courses that may not be challenged by examination. Degree-seeking students at UMUC who have received an official evaluation of transfer credit and have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in UMUC coursework may contact a UMUC Asia Academic Advisor to begin the process and learn how to apply for these examinations.

Course-challenge exams are not intended to substitute for in-dependent study. Students may be required to show evidence of prior learning before being authorized to take a course-challenge exam. Credit may be applied toward a first or second

bachelor’s degree. No exam may be taken more than twice, and course-challenge examinations may not be taken for courses for which the student has previously enrolled. Only one course in a sequence may be tested at one time and students may not take an exam for a course that is a prerequisite for a higher-level course they have already taken.

Credit earned by course-challenge examination earns a letter grade, based on the exam score, that is computed in the grade point average. However, this credit may not be applied to the requirement for graded coursework in the student’s major. Stu-dents may not receive credit for introductory courses in their native language.

An exam may only be canceled before the student receives the exam. Refunds are given only if a suitable exam cannot be pre-pared.

More information on course-challenge examinations is available by contacting the UMUC Asia Office of Student Affairs.

portfolioPortfolio is a unique way for students to articulate and identify college-level earning they have gained from work, community or political involvement, or other noncollegiate experiences and gain credit for it. Students wanting more information about this program should contact an Academic Advisor.

To be eligible for Portfolio students must

• CompleteanPortfolioapplication.

• Completeanorientation(availableonline).

• Meetbasicstandardsinwriting(eitherbyhavingtakenacollege writing course or by qualifying for WRTG 101 on the writing placement test).

• BeingoodacademicstandingatUMUC(notonacademicwarning or probation).

• Havesubmittedalltranscripts,examscores,andmilitaryoccupational specialty (MOS) scores to the Office of Evalu-ations and requested an official evaluation.

Enrollment in EXCL 301 Learning Analysis and Planning is re-quired. In this 3-credit course, the student prepares a portfolio describing and documenting college-level learning gained from past experiences. Because EXCL 301 is a demanding and com-plex course, students should not register for other courses while they are enrolled in EXCL 301. After receiving credit once for EXCL 301, students may not enroll in the class again.

EXCL 301 is graded on an S/D/F basis. If the quality of work in the portfolio merits a grade of C or higher, a grade of S is awarded and the portfolio is forwarded for credit evaluation.


ways oF earning creditFaculty members from the appropriate academic disciplines assess the portfolio and recommend whether to award credit. Credit earned as a result of portfolio evaluation also earns a grade of S. The S grade is not computed in the grade point average and is not applicable toward honors. If the quality of work in the portfolio merits a grade of D or lower, the portfolio will not be forwarded for credit evaluation.

Experiential-learning credits may be awarded at both the upper and lower levels. Although a maximum of 30 credits may be earned through Portfolio, the average award is between 15 and 18 credits. These credits are considered UMUC resident credit. However, they do not fulfill requirements for graded course-work and may not exceed half the total credits for a major, minor, or certificate.

Credit for EXCL 301 is charged at the current tuition rate. Fees are also charged for enrollment in the program, portfolio evalu-ation, any additional evaluations, and credits awarded. Students receiving financial aid must pay all Portfolio fees.

Students should carefully review the requirements, rules, and procedures for Portfolio. More information may be obtained by contacting an Academic Advisor.

Foreign language credit by examinationUMUC foreign language examinations are available for credit to students completing degree requirements with UMUC. To be eligible for a UMUC foreign language examination, a stu-dent must have completed at least 15 credits of UMUC course-work and must have had an Official Evaluation. The University reserves the right to determine the native language of a student and the level of exam to be taken. Students who have attended elementary or secondary schools in which instruction was in a language other than English can establish credit in that lan-guage only for certain courses, and will be required to submit translated transcripts and a summary of educational experi-ences. Requests for foreign language credit by exam should be sent to

UMUC AsiaOffice of Student AffairsUnit 5060 Box 0100APO AP [email protected]

If credit by examination is approved, the student will be con-tacted by the Registrar.

cooperative edUcationCooperative Education (Co-op) extends education beyond the traditional classroom experience by bringing theory into prac-tice in the workplace. Co-op offers an opportunity for students to gain experience and develop new knowledge and skill in their chosen discipline while earning upper-level college credit, thus enabling them to accelerate completion of both their aca-demic and career goals.

To be eligible for Co-op, students must

• BeseekingadegreeoracertificatethatincludesaCo-opoption from UMUC.

• Havecompleted30credits,includingtransfercredit,to-ward a degree (if seeking a degree).

• Havecompletedatleast9creditsinthedisciplineinwhichthey plan to do their Co-op project.

• HaveaGPAof2.5orbetteratUMUC.

• Beworkinginapositionthatoffersanopportunitytoapplyclassroom theory to practical projects that involve signifi-cant analysis and problem solving and are directly related to a given academic discipline. (Position may be paid or unpaid, part- or full-time.)

Students interested in pursuing a Cooperative Education expe-rience must first develop a learning proposal that identifies sev-eral project tasks representing the new learning to be acquired as a result of the work experience; a faculty member in the ap-propriate discipline must then approve the learning proposal to ensure that it constitutes upper-level college learning. Once the learning proposal is approved, the student is given permission to register for Co-op. The learning proposal is then developed into a three-way learning contract among the employer, the student, and the faculty mentor.

Throughout the Co-op experience, the students work under the supervision of the employer on completion of several of the identified project tasks and the faculty mentor on the comple-tion of the academic assignments required to earn college credit for their work experience. The project tasks for the employer constitute the course content, which is augmented by the re-flective academic assignments written for review by the faculty mentor. Students are required to communicate regularly with their faculty mentor throughout the Co-op term, which typi-cally lasts 15 weeks.

Students may earn either 3 or 6 credits during the Co-op term. To earn 3 credits, students must devote at least 12 hours per week to tasks providing new learning (for a total of 120 hours

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ways oF earning creditduring the Co-op term) and complete a minimum of four proj-ect tasks identified in the learning contract. To earn 6 credits, students must devote at least 20 hours per week to project tasks (for a total of 300 hours during the Co-op term) and complete five to eight project tasks identified in the learning contract.

Co-op projects may be developed in all undergraduate disci-plines. Courses are listed in the UMUC Catalog with the des-ignator of the discipline and numbered 486A (for 3 credits) or 486B (for 6 credits). For example, a 3-credit Co-op in business and management would be listed as BMGT 486A, a 6-credit as BMGT 486B. Tuition for the Co-op course is charged at the current rate per credit, and an administrative fee is charged each time the student enrolls.

Students may apply up to 15 Co-op credits to their bachelor’s degree (nine credits for a second bachelor’s degree). Certificates that include a Co-op option typically accept no more than three credits of Co-op coursework. Co-op courses may not be used to satisfy general education requirements or required aca-demic coursework in the major. However, Co-op credits may be applied to electives as well as to upper-level supplemental courses in the major or minor. A standard letter grade is award-ed for successful completion of Co-op courses. It is strongly recommended that students consult with a UMUC Advisor to determine how Co-op credits may help them fulfill degree requirements.

For more information, students should review the information, policies, and procedures detailed online at www.umuc.edu/ undergrad/creditoptions/coop or contact their Advisor.

transFer credit(Further details and regulations are given in Appendix B and Appendix C.)

UMUC will not award credit for courses that repeat work done elsewhere. Students who have earned credit at other colleges or universities are responsible for determining whether courses they plan to take at UMUC would duplicate any previously earned credit. Students who are in doubt should consult an Academic Advisor before registering.

Credit toward a UMUC degree may be assigned for work completed through the kinds of institutions described in the following sections. As many as 45 credits of transferable college coursework may be counted toward the associate’s degree; as many as 90 credits may be counted toward a bachelor’s degree. UMUC does not accept credits for remedial, pre-college, or sectarian religious courses in transfer. A student who wants to transfer credit from other institutions to UMUC should request a review of previous credit from an Academic Advisor to deter-mine the applicability of those credits to a degree from UMUC. No transfer credit is accepted without official transcripts. UMUC will not confer an undergraduate degree if a student is applying the same UMUC credits twice towards a dual major or with another approved institution concurrently.

Transfer credit from approved colleges and universities may be accepted when the grade earned was C or better and the course applies to the student’s curriculum. C-minus (C-) grades can-not be transferred. Credits earned at other institutions during a period of disciplinary suspension or dismissal from UMUC are not accepted in transfer.


ways oF earning creditsUmmary oF credit soUrces

UMUC accepts up to 90 credits from all sources combined toward the bachelor’s degree, and up to 45 credits toward the associ-ate’s degree when such credit is applicable to the student’s degree program. This is subject to maximum allowances for each type of credit, including but not limited to:

Credit Sources18-credit

Certificate Associate Baccalaureate

A. Maximum number of credits transferrable from approved four-year institu-tions

9 cr. 45 cr. 90 cr.

B. Maximum number of credits transferrable from approved junior or commu-nity colleges

9 45 70

C. Maximum number of credits transferable from a combination of the nontra-ditional sources, listed below, not to exceed:

9 30 60

Breakdown: Maximum number of credits allowed from each nontraditional source

1. American Council on Education (ACE) approved standardized college examinations (AP, DLPT, CLEP, DSST, and Excelsior), innovative learning and professional training programs

9 30 60

2. Study completed in military service schools and professional credit, on the basis of American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations on credit

9 30 60

3. Study completed in Military Occupational Specialties (e.g. MOS, NER), portfolio assessment (e.g. Portfolio), course-challenge exams, and/or UMUC Asia foreign language exams combined

6 15 30

(maximum of 15 credits from portfolio assessment from a community college)

D. Maximum number of vocational/technical credits transferable from accredit-ed institutions and military sources, applicable as elective credit only . Note: A maximum combination of military service school/professional credit and military vocational/technical credits cannot exceed 60 credits.

3 12 21

Any combination of the above sources not to exceed 9 45 90

credit from other colleges and UniversitiesWhen the grade of at least C has been earned, transfer credits from approved two- and four-year colleges and universities may be awarded for courses that apply to the student’s curriculum and do not duplicate other courses for which credit has been awarded. Transfer credit for another institution’s course-chal-lenge examinations and prior learning may be accepted if it is listed on the transcript with a passing grade.

credit from Junior colleges or community collegesA total of 70 credits from two-year institutions (junior colleges or community colleges) may be applied toward a bachelor’s degree at UMUC. A student who has already completed 70

credits may not apply further credit from a junior college or a community college to a degree from UMUC.

A student who initially enrolled in any public community col-lege of Maryland will be admitted to UMUC in conformance with the policy developed and approved by the Maryland High-er Education Commission. Additional information is presented in the section on transfer policies in Appendix B and Appendix C of this Catalog.

credit through correspondence studyUMUC does not offer correspondence courses. However, UMUC will accept correspondence credit earned through ap-proved colleges and universities, provided a grade of C or better has been earned and the course applies to the student’s cur-riculum. A student planning to enroll in correspondence study

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ways oF earning creditshould consult a UMUC Asia Academic Advisor to determine if the course is appropriate.

vocational and technical creditVocational and technical credit from approved institutions or American Council on Education (ACE)-approved organiza-tions, when applicable, may be accepted as elective credit only. This credit may be applied toward a degree at UMUC, up to the following limits:

• 18-creditcertificate:amaximumof3credits• Associate’sdegree:amaximumof12credits• Bachelor’sdegree:amaximumof21creditsofcoherently

related work

noncollegiate coursesUMUC will accept for credit professional (not technical) non-collegiate courses applicable to the student’s curriculum that have been evaluated by either (1) ACE (if the courses are listed in the National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Pro-grams) or (2) the University of the State of New York National Program on Non-Collegiate Sponsored Instruction (if listed in its College Credit Recommendations).

transfer to other institutionsA UMUC student planning to transfer to another college or university should seek guidance directly from that institution. The institution receiving the credit will supply the most ac-curate information about its requirements and whether specific UMUC courses will fit its curricula.

edUcational experiences in the armed servicesUMUC grants credit for study completed in service schools and experience in Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs) and Navy Ratings (NERs) on the basis of the recommendations by the American Council on Education (ACE) in Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services. Such credit is granted only if it is applicable to the student’s chosen UMUC curriculum. UMUC generally accepts recom-mendations of ACE for lower-level and upper-level credit. Rec-ommendations made by ACE for vocational or technical credit are considered on the same basis as, and with the same limita-tions as, those placed on nonmilitary sources of credit.

servicemembers opportunity collegeAs a designated four-year Servicemembers Opportunity College (SOC), UMUC provides opportunities for men and women in the military services to complete educational programs through various modes of instruction scheduled at times appropriate to their duty assignments. The SOC institutions have also de-

veloped a series of degree networks that correspond to Army, Navy, Marine, and Coast Guard career specialties and lead to associate’s degrees (SOCAD-2, SOCNAV-2, SOCMAR-2, and SOCCOAST-2 programs) and bachelor’s degrees (SOCAD-4, SOCNAV-4, SOCMAR-4, and SOCCOAST-4 programs). The SOC concept itself was developed jointly by educational representatives from each of the military services, from the U.S. Department of Defense, and from 13 of the nation’s leading associations of higher education.

army, navy, and marine trainingWhen available, an Army/ACE Registry Transcript (AARTS) should be submitted for evaluation of Service Schools and Military Occupational Specialties for Army training or a Sailor-Marine ACE Registry Transcript (SMART) for Navy or Marine training and enlisted ratings. AARTS/SMART transcripts are the most effective means of documenting the learning service-members have acquired through their military experiences. In-dividuals who have been or are enlisted with the Regular Army are eligible for an AARTS transcript. Individuals with previous training in the U.S. Navy since 1975 or in the U.S. Marine Corps since 1990 are eligible to request an official SMART transcript.

Students who submit the AARTS/SMART transcript do not need to submit DD Form 2-1 or DD Form 295. UMUC rec-ommends, however, that soldiers request a transcript copy for themselves to ensure that all of their military courses have been included. Students seeking credit for work not documented on the AARTS/SMART transcript should submit a DD Form 2-1, DD Form 295, or other documentation to verify their experi-ences. Students who submit an AARTS/SMART transcript do not need any other documentation to verify the following items listed on an AARTS/SMART transcript: SQT or SDT results, scores on CLEP and DSST exams, and Defense Language Proficiency Tests (DLPT). For example, if all CLEP and DSST tests are included on the AARTS/SMART transcript, students do not need to submit a DSST transcript as well.

For work not covered by AARTS/SMART transcripts, other documentation must be submitted. For DLI, the National Cryptologic Institute, and ALMC, official transcripts must be requested directly from the issuing institution. If documenta-tion originates from other sources, “true” copies (certified by the personnel officer, legal officer, or commander) must be submitted to UMUC Asia. The documents listed here, in conjunction with an ACE credit recommendation, can lead to the assignment of credit applicable to a student’s UMUC Asia degree program:

• ArmyandNavyServiceSchools:DDForm2-1orDDForm 295 (retired and former military use DD Form 214) or NAVPERS 1070-604


ways oF earning credit• ArmyMOSCredit-Enlisted(E-6toE-9):NCOERor

Form 2166-5A (one or more) which covers no less than 12 consecutive months in a single MOS. To be considered for MOS credit before 1994, other ranks may submit docu-mentation of SQT or SDT examinations

• WarrantOfficers:OERcoveringaperiodofatleast12consecutive months for MOS credit and an ORB for service school training

retired and Former army, navy, marine corps, and coast guardFormer servicemembers who are unable to secure an AARTS/SMART transcript need to submit certified true copies of docu-ments shown below. Those seeking VA benefits must submit appropriate documents. Students should begin the process as soon as possible.

army

DD Form 214 or MOS documentation listed in the previous paragraphs. Microfiche records are available from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), 9700 Page Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63132. Web: www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/.

navy

DD Form 214 or NAVPERS 1070-604 for Enlisted or NAVPERS 601-4 and 1611/1 for Warrant Officers and LDOs

marine corps

DD Form 214 Marine Corps Institute Transcript (submit request at www.mci.usmc.mil)

coast guard

DD Form 214 Coast Guard Institute Transcript Web: www.uscg.mil/hq/cgi

community college of the air Force (ccaF)UMUC awards credit for study at service schools of the U.S. Air Force in accordance with recommendations from the Com-munity College of the Air Force (CCAF). Credits must be applicable to the student’s chosen curriculum at UMUC, must meet other UMUC requirements for transfer credit, and are subject to the same limitations as those placed on nonmilitary credit. In addition:

• AllcreditfromtheCCAFislower-levelcreditandisappli-cable only to freshman and sophomore requirements.

• SincetheCCAFrecordssatisfactorilycompletedcoursesasS (satisfactory) and specifies that S equals a grade of C or better, credit may be applied wherever appropriate in the

UMUC curriculum. Courses that are vocational or techni-cal may be used only as electives, and are subject to specific credit source limitations.

credit by examinationUMUC may award as many as 30 credits by examination to-ward the associate’s degree and 60 credits by examination to-ward the bachelor’s degree, provided that:

(1) there is no duplication of other academic credit, and(2) the scores presented meet UMUC’s standards.

Examinations may include the Advanced Placement examina-tions administered by the College Board; the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP); Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DSST) examinations; and Excelsior College Examinations (ECEP — formerly RCEP and ACT/PEP). UMUC also accepts credit for professional examinations listed in the ACE Guide to Educational Credit by Examination. As many as 30 credits by examination awarded by other approved institutions may be accepted for courses that appear on an official transcript with a grade of C (2.0) or bet-ter. Students may not receive credit for introductory courses in their native language. Students who have questions about credit by examination are encouraged to consult a UMUC Asia Aca-demic Advisor.

advanced placementAdvanced placement and college credit may be granted to students on the basis of scores on a College Board Advanced Placement (AP) examination. These examinations are normally administered to eligible high school seniors during the May preceding matriculation in college.

A student intending to transfer AP credit that was awarded at another college or similar institution must have a transcript of those scores sent directly to UMUC from the College Board. When those scores have been received, an Academic Advisor will determine whether they meet the standards established at UMUC for granting AP credit and how much credit may be awarded.

Credit earned by advanced placement may be used to complete general education requirements, majors, minors, or electives.

institUtional exam codes For UmUcFor official exam results to be sent to UMUC, the proper code

must be used:

AP 0551

CLeP 5804

DAntes 9357

excelsior College (eCeP) 02626

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college-level examination program (clep)Up to 30 credits may be awarded for general examinations in the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). The scores must meet UMUC standards. UMUC may award six credits each for the College Composition examination, the Mathemat-

ics examination, and for the examinations in Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and History, and Humanities.

Successful completion of certain subject-area examinations is another way of earning college credit. CLEP subject examina-tions yield only lower-level credit. Academic Advisors can fur-nish details.

application of credit by examination

clep general examination credit duplication of UmUc courses

ger application

english

College Composition 6 None Second Writing Course

College Composition Modular 3 None Communications (Non-writing)

social sciences and history

Social Science 3 None Social Sciences

History 3 None Arts and Humanities (Historical Perspective)

natural science 6 NCSI 100 BIOL 101

Biological or Physical Sciences

mathematics 6 MATH 106 Mathematics**

humanities 6

Fine Arts ARTH 100 Arts and Humanities

Literature None Arts and Humanities

* For exams taken, the minimum passing scores for credit are set by ACE and vary according to the year or version of exam taken.

** CLEP General Mathematics examination must have been taken after 1 August 1985. No credit will be awarded for exams taken after credit has been assigned for MATH 107 or a higher-level math course.

NOTE: For further information on transferring examination credit, please contact a UMUC Asia Academic Advisor.

dsst examinationsCredit may be awarded for successfully completing certain Sub-ject Standardized Tests of DSST (DANTES Subject Standard-ized Test—formerly known as USAFI). Academic Advisors have information on which tests are acceptable.

excelsior college examinations (ecep — Formerly rcep and act/pep)Students may earn credit for successfully completing subject tests offered by Excelsior College. Tests are available in various areas of the arts and sciences, as well as in business. Scores must meet UMUC standards. Academic Advisors can furnish details.

civilian trainingUMUC will award credit according to the National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs when such credit is ap-plicable to the student’s UMUC curriculum.


stUdent records and gradesstUdent records and gradestranscript servicesA transcript is an official record of a student’s work. Official academic records are maintained by our Student Affairs Depart-ment and are kept in the strictest of confidence. All academic records are confidential; therefore, UMUC Asia releases tran-scripts only upon receiving a signed request from the student and payment of the appropriate fee. (For students who submit requests online, the student and personal identification num-bers are considered an official signature.)

Requests for transcripts should be sent to the last University of Maryland University College campus attended, i.e. Adelphi, Asia, or Europe. Procedures and forms for requesting transcripts are available at education centers and online at www.asia.umuc.edu/studentservices/transcripts.cfm. A fee is charged for each UMUC transcript that is issued; an additional fee is charged for rush processing. No transcripts will be released until all financial obligations to the University have been satisfied.

Each student may receive one complimentary transcript with his or her initial request. The graduating student will also receive a complimentary copy of his or her UMUC transcript with a UMUC diploma. To receive the complimentary transcript, send a request via e-mail, fax, or postal mail. The fee for all non-complimentary transcripts is $10.00 per transcript. Transcripts faxed or sent via express mail are available for $30.00 each. Express service is not available within the Military Postal System (MPS).

Requests for transcripts can be made via MyUMUC or mailed to:

UMUC AsiaTranscript OfficeUnit 5060 Box 0100APO AP 96328-0100

Requests should include the student’s full name, social security number, date of birth, and the first and last dates the student attended UMUC in Asia.

change oF address or nameStudents who move during the term should not only leave a forwarding address with the postal authorities but should change their address through the MyUMUC Student Portal. Requests for a name change on official records of UMUC must be accompanied by one of the following documents:

•Copyofyourcourtorder•Copyofyourmarriagecertificate•Copyofyourmilitaryidentificationcard• Statementfromalegalofficercertifyingthenamechange

The request can be made through the MyUMUC student portal. To ensure accurate and complete student records, a student must continue to register under his or her former name until the request and documentation have been forwarded and processed.

transFer oF UmUc creditSince courses carry full resident credit, credits earned with UMUC in Asia are normally transferable to other approved colleges and universities.

Students planning to transfer credits earned with University of Maryland University College to another institution should seek information directly from the institution to which they plan to transfer. Only that institution can answer specific questions about its own resident and degree requirements or about the applicability of UMUC courses to its curricula.

Transfer to UMUC’s European Division (or from Europe to Asia) requires no advance application. However, if a student has had a break of two years or more in UMUC enrollment, the student must complete a new Application for Admission. Fol-lowing a student’s initial enrollment in the new overseas divi-sion, the permanent record is automatically transferred.

For information on UMUC’s stateside programs, the student should contact his or her Academic Advisor.

UMUC Asia students who will be returning to the United States can use the Divisional Transfer form available on the MyUMUC Portal to update their records and facilitate their continuing as a UMUC student.

Students returning to the United States who wish to continue earning resident credit with UMUC may enroll in Distance Education courses provided by UMUC’s headquarters offices in Adelphi, Maryland.

UMUC students who wish to transfer to another University System of Maryland institution (for example, to University of Maryland College Park, Baltimore County, or Eastern Shore) must apply formally to that institution.

aFela/degree completion programEligible servicemembers may be assigned on temporary duty by their respective branches of service to enroll with UMUC. This enables these students to complete degree requirements, usually the last 30 credits, through full-time study. All tuition and other fees are paid by the student, who continues to receive military pay while attending the University. Some students may

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stUdent records and gradesbe able to remain in Asia and complete their degrees using the Air Force Extended Leave of Absence (AFELA) program. This is normally possible only at the largest installations, where suf-ficient courses are available.

Students should consult their Education Services Officer for detailed information on AFELA application procedures. One of the first steps is to request, in the format required by their branch of service, the Office of Student Affairs to initiate the application for admission to the program. The Office of Stu-dent Affairs will prepare an AFELA letter based on the student’s updated Curriculum Planning Sheet or SOC Student Agree-ment. Therefore, applicants must have an Official Evaluation, which provides students with a Curriculum Planning Sheet, before submitting their requests. A period of 4-6 weeks (to include the receipt of all official transcripts) should be allowed for the Official Evaluation.

The initial request for an AFELA letter should be submitted to the Yokota office at least six months before the student wishes to begin the AFELA program.

otsInformation or degree status certification that a student apply-ing for Officer Training School (OTS) and other commission-ing programs needs from the Office of Student Affairs should be requested 120 days before the commissioning board deadline of the particular organization.

promotionDegree status certification that a student needs to apply for pro-motion should be requested from the Office of Student Affairs 30 days before the deadline of the particular organization. All transcripts that are part of the student’s record must have been received by that time to enable UMUC to provide this service.

Family edUcational rights and privacy act (Ferpa)Under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), students have the right to in-spect and seek correction to their educational records. Requests for such inspection and correction of student records may be made to:

UMUC AsiaOffice of the RegistrarUnit 5060 Box 0100APO AP 96328-0100

In addition, most institutional information concerning students may not be released to third parties without the prior consent of the students themselves. The only student information which may be released without prior consent is directory information: the student’s name, major field of study, dates of attendance, degrees/awards received, the previous educational institution most recently attended, and birth date. This information is disclosed even in the absence of consent unless the student files written notice within three weeks of the first enrollment of each school year. To prevent automatic disclosure of directory information, this notice must be filed annually with the regis-trar within the time allotted above. Students may select which information they wish to release with consent through the MyUMUC Student Portal.

A record of all disclosures of a student’s educational record is maintained, except for those made to the student or made at the written request of the student; made to USM instructional or administrative officials; or directory information disclosures.

See Appendix G of this Catalog for additional information about access to and disclosure of student records.

scholastic and administrative standardsUMUC students in Asia earn their grades. They should expect to work hard, both in and out of the classroom. UMUC faculty do not lower their expectations because students have full-time jobs or family responsibilities. Students should remember that their work will be evaluated by each faculty member, and that grades (high or low) will not be assigned to them based on their reputation or performance in courses taken previously.

institutional creditA course that may not be applied toward graduation may be assigned a credit value for purposes of course load per session and tuition. This institutional credit is included in the grade point average (GPA) and in determining eligibility for financial aid and veterans educational benefits. However, students re-quired to take these courses do so in addition to the 120 units of graduation credit required for the degree.

grading methodsThere are four grading methods at UMUC. The most com-monly used is the standard method. The pass/fail alternative is available only under limited conditions. The satisfactory/D/fail method is restricted to certain specified courses. Any course may be audited. Regulations for each are given in the following paragraphs.


stUdent records and gradesgrade interpretation Quality points

A Outstanding 4B Superior 3C Good 2D Substandard 1F Failure 0FN Failure for nonattendance 0G Grade under review 0P Passing (D or higher) 0S Satisfactory (C or higher) 0I Incomplete 0AU Audit 0W Withdrawal 0

standardUnless students choose either the pass/fail or audit option at the time of registration, they will be given a letter grade according to the standard method. Under the standard grading method, students are given a grade of A, B, C, D, or F on the basis of their performance in meeting the requirements of each course. For only a very few courses, the standard grading method is replaced by the satisfactory/D/fail method.

pass/FailDegree-seeking students who have earned 30 credits (including at least 15 credits at UMUC) and who have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 may take one course of up to 6 credits each standard session (fall, spring, or summer) on a pass/fail basis, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Students must elect pass/fail grading at the time of registration.

This grading method is allowed only for electives. Required courses (e.g., general education courses and courses for the major and minor) may not be taken pass/fail, nor may pass/fail grading be used in retaking a course for which a letter grade was earned previously.

Students who register for pass/fail grading must still complete all the regular requirements of the course. The teacher evalu-ates the work under the normal procedure for letter grades and submits a regular grade. Grades of A, B, C, or D are then con-verted to the grade of P, which is entered into the permanent record. A grade of F remains unchanged.

Although a grade of P earns credit toward graduation, it is not included in calculating a grade point average. A failing grade carries no credit, and the failing grade is included in the com-putation of grade point averages.

satisfactory/d/FailThis grading method is available only on a limited basis. Al-though a grade of satisfactory (S) earns credit toward gradua-tion, it is not included in calculating grade point averages. The grade of D earns credit and is included in computing grade point averages. While a failing grade (F) earns no credit, it is included in computing grade point averages.

auditStudents who do not wish to receive credit may register for courses as auditors after being admitted. Students must indicate this intention when they register.

Auditing students do not have to complete course assignments, but may request to do so in order to receive faculty feedback on their work. Audited courses are listed on the permanent record, with the notation AU. No letter grade is given for audited courses, nor are credits earned.

change of grading basisStudents may request a change of grading basis; the deadline for changing the grading basis is determined by the length of the session. For classes of eight weeks or less, the grading basis can be changed up to one week after the start date, and for classes longer than eight weeks, the grading basis can be changed up to two weeks after the start date.

grades and marks

passing: the grade of pThe grade of P is conferred after a teacher has evaluated course-work under the normal procedure for letter grades and has submitted a standard grade (A, B, C, or D). Then Student Af-fairs converts that standard grade into the grade of P. A passing grade is recorded on the permanent record and confers credit toward graduation. However, courses graded P are not included in calculating grade point averages.

satisfactory: the grade of sThe grade of S is equivalent to a grade of C or higher. This grade is used to denote satisfactory progress in an experiential setting or practicum, such as EXCL 301. Although the grade of S confers credit and appears on the permanent record, courses graded S are not used in determining grade point averages.

Failure: the grade of FThe grade of F means a failure to satisfy the minimum require-ments of a course. Although it carries no credit, it is included in calculating the grade point average. A student assigned the grade of F must register again for the course, pay the applicable

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stUdent records and gradesfees, repeat the course, and earn a passing grade in order to receive credit for that course.

Failure for nonattendance: the grade of FnThe grade of FN means a failure in the course because the stu-dent has not attended or participated in course assignments and activities. It is assigned when the student ceases to attend class or fulfill requirements but has not officially withdrawn.

grade Under review: the mark of gThe mark of G is an exceptional and temporary administrative grade given only when the final grade in the course is under review. It is not the same as a mark of Incomplete.

incomplete: the mark of iThe mark of I (incomplete) is an exceptional grade given only to students whose work in a course has been satisfactory but who for reasons beyond their control have been unable to com-plete all the requirements of a course. The following criteria must be met:

•Thestudentmusthavecompletedatleast60percentofthe work in the course with a grade of C or better.

•ThemarkofImustberequestedbeforetheendofthecourse.

The procedure for awarding the mark of I is as follows:

•ThestudentmustasktheteacherforamarkofI.(Teachers cannot award a mark of I on their own initiative.)

•Theteacherdecideswhethertogranttherequest.•Theteachersetsadate(nomorethanfourmonthsafter

submitting the original grade) for completion of the remaining requirements of the course.

•Theteacherandthestudenttogetheragreeontheremaining requirements of the course and the deadline for submitting the work.

•Thestudentisresponsibleforcompletingthework.• Aftertheworkiscompleted,theteachersubmitsagrade

change to replace the mark of I on the student’s record with a grade.

If the mark of I is not made up within four months or by the agreed-upon deadline, the I is changed to an F. Students should be aware that a mark of I in their final semester may delay graduation.

The mark of I cannot be removed by means of credit by exami-nation, nor can it be replaced by a mark of W (defined below). Students who elect to repeat an incomplete course must regis-ter again for the course, pay all applicable fees, and repeat the course. For purposes of academic retention, the course grade is counted as an F. The mark of I is not used in determining grade point averages.

withdrawal: the mark of wStudents may receive the mark of W by officially withdrawing from a course. Ceasing to attend class does not constitute an official withdrawal. If you have questions about procedures for withdrawing, ask your local UMUC Field Representative or Academic Advisor, or write to [email protected].

For most courses, this grade appears on the permanent record unless withdrawal is completed before the end of the schedule adjustment period. For purposes of academic retention, the mark of W is counted as attempted hours. It is not used in determining grade point averages.

Students who officially withdraw from a course after the course start date receive a mark of W.

•Undergraduatestudentswhoregisterforclassroomcourses must officially withdraw no later than the day before the final class.

• Studentswhoregisterforonlinecoursesmustofficiallywithdraw no later than the Friday of the week before the course ends (9 days before the end-of-class date). Exact withdrawal deadline dates can be found on the Asia DE Web site, under Student Links > Session Calendar. The deadline table above applies to all CAT course students as well.

changes in gradeTeachers may change a grade previously assigned through MyUMUC, the University’s online academic and administra-tive services portal. Any change must be made no later than four months after the original grade was awarded.

grading repeated coursesWhen a course is repeated, only the higher grade earned in the two attempts is included in the calculation of the GPA. For purposes of academic retention, both attempts are counted. Both grades are entered on the permanent record, with a nota-tion indicating that the course was repeated. Students cannot increase the total hours earned toward a degree by repeating a course for which a passing grade was conferred previously. To establish credit in a course previously failed or withdrawn from, students must register, pay the full tuition and fees, and repeat the entire course successfully.

repeated registration for a courseNo student may register more than twice for the same course. Registering more than twice for the same course (including courses previously attempted at other institutions in the Uni-versity System of Maryland) is generally forbidden. It may be allowed only under special circumstances, with prior approval of an advisor.


stUdent records and gradesgrade point averageFor each student, a grade point average is calculated for all courses taken with University of Maryland University College (Asia, Europe, and Stateside). Grades for courses accepted in transfer are not included.

To compute the grade point average, the number of quality points earned is divided by the number of credits attempted. To determine quality points, each letter grade is converted to a numerical grade as follows: A-4.0, B-3.0, C-2.0, D-1.0, and F-0. The number of quality points for a course is the numerical grade multiplied by the number of credits the course carries. Thus, a grade of B in a three-credit course earns 3.0 x 3 = 9 quality points.

In counting the number of credits attempted, the grade of F is included, but the marks of I and W are not. When the mark of I is replaced with A, B, C, D, or F, the grade point average is recomputed.

As a GPA calculation example, a student with 48 total quality points and 15 credits attempted has a grade point average of 48 divided by 15 = 3.20, which is somewhat above a B average.

academic warning and dismissalAt the end of every term (fall, spring, or summer), the cumula-tive grade point average of each student who has attempted at least 15 credits at UMUC is computed based on all UMUC graded coursework. Undergraduate Student Affairs then takes action, required by UMUC policy, according to the student’s level of progress as described below.

There are four levels of academic progress: satisfactory, warning, probation, and dismissal.

levels of progress

satisFactory

A student whose cumulative grade point average is 2.0 or high-er is considered to be making satisfactory progress.

warning

A student whose cumulative GPA is less than 2.0 will be placed on academic warning. The student will remain on academic warning as long as the cumulative GPA is less than 2.0 and the GPA for the term is 2.0 or better.

A student who attempts 15 credits or more in a period of at least two terms and earns no quality points will receive an aca-demic warning regardless of the cumulative grade point average.

A student on academic warning whose GPA for the term is 2.0 or better, but whose cumulative GPA is less than 2.0, will continue on academic warning until he or she has completed courses at UMUC that raise the cumulative GPA to 2.0 or better.

A student on academic warning is limited to a maximum en-rollment of 7 credits per term or to a maximum of 4 credits per session 1 or session 2.

probation

A student on academic warning or admitted on provisional status whose GPA for the session is less than 2.0 will be put on probation.

A student on probation whose GPA for the session is 2.0 or better, but whose cumulative GPA is less than 2.0, will return to academic warning or provisional status.

A student on academic probation is limited to a maximum enrollment of 7 credits per term or to a maximum of 4 credits per session 1 or session 2.

dismissal

A student on probation whose GPA for the term is less than 2.0 will be dismissed. Regardless of cumulative GPA, a student who has maintained an average of at least 2.0 during a particular term will not be dismissed at the end of that period. A student who is dismissed is ineligible to register again for UMUC courses until he or she is reinstated.

reinstatement after dismissalA student seeking reinstatement is required to

•Haveallofficialtranscriptsfrompreviouslyattendedcolleges and universities sent to UMUC, preferably before meeting with an Academic Advisor.

•MeetwithanAdvisorbeforepetitioningforreinstatement.

•Waitatleastonetermbeforepetitioningforreinstatement. Such an appeal should be made in writing to the Office of the Registrar.

Deadlines for requesting reinstatement are as follows:

Fall enrollment July 15Spring enrollment November 15Summer enrollment April 15

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stUdent records and gradesThe petition must contain an explanation of how the student will be able to improve academic performance. The student may reenroll only after the request for reinstatement is ap-proved and one term has elapsed since the dismissal.

The student may petition for reinstatement by writing to:


After the student’s record, the Academic Advisor’s recommen-dation, and the student’s petition have been reviewed, the stu-dent will receive a written response. Reinstated students will be placed on warning immediately or will retain provisional status, as appropriate. Credits earned at other institutions during a pe-riod of dismissal from UMUC may not be accepted in transfer.

recognition oF scholastic achievement

dean’s listStudents who complete at least 12 credits (in courses graded A, B, C, D, or F) with a GPA of at least 3.5 in an academic year at UMUC are eligible for the Dean’s List.

Students who fail to earn the required average by the end of the academic year must complete a minimum of 12 more credits during the next academic year to be considered for the Dean’s List again. All courses taken during an academic year are used in computing the average, even though the total number of credits may exceed 12. An academic year is designated as sum-mer through spring terms. Eligibility for the Dean’s List is cal-culated once a year.

academic honorsAcademic honors for excellence in scholarship are determined by the students’ cumulative GPA at UMUC. The distinction of summa cum laude is conferred on those students with a cumu-lative GPA of 4.000; magna cum laude honors are conferred on those students with a cumulative GPA of 3.901 to 3.999; cum laude honors are conferred on those students with a cu-mulative GPA of 3.800 to 3.900. To be eligible for any of these categories of recognition, a student must have earned at least 45 credits at UMUC in courses for which a letter grade and quality points were assigned. For honors to be conferred with a second bachelor’s degree, the student is required to have a total of 45 new UMUC credits and the requisite GPA. (Information on attaining a second bachelor’s degree may be found on page 71.)

honor societiesInquiries concerning honor societies should be addressed to:


alpha sigma lambdaUMUC students are eligible for membership in Alpha Sigma Lambda, the National Honor Society for Students in Continu-ing Higher Education. To qualify for membership, a student must be pursuing a first bachelor’s degree, have completed at least 30 credits at UMUC in courses graded A, B, C, D, or F, and maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.7 or higher for all UMUC courses. At least 15 credits, from UMUC or transferred, must be in courses outside the major.

lambda pi etaMembership in Lambda Pi Eta, the official communication studies honor society of the National Communication Associa-tion (NCA), is open to qualified UMUC students. To be eli-gible, students must have earned at least 60 credits toward the bachelor’s degree, including at least 12 credits in communica-tion studies, with a GPA of 3.5 or higher in both communica-tion studies and overall coursework. In addition, students must have completed at least 30 credits at UMUC.

national society of collegiate scholarsThe National Society of Collegiate Scholars is an honor society recognizing students who have completed fewer than 60 cred-its toward an associate’s or bachelor’s degree and have shown academic excellence. The honor society encourages students to participate in honor society, campus, and community events, and provides resources for students to focus on their profes-sional and leadership development. To be eligible, students must be seeking a first associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Students must have completed at least 12 credits at UMUC in courses graded A, B, C, D, or F and have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher. In addition, students must have completed between 12 and 59 credits toward their degree. Students are invited to join the honor society in the spring semester.

phi alpha thetaUMUC students may qualify for membership in Phi Alpha Theta, the International Honor Society in History. To qualify for membership, students must attain a grade point average 3.5 or higher in at least 12 credits of UMUC history courses and have an overall UMUC grade point average of 3.4.


stUdent records and gradesphi kappa phiThe honor society of Phi Kappa Phi promotes the pursuit of excellence in all fields of higher education and recognizes out-standing achievement by students, faculty, and others through election to membership and through various awards for distin-guished achievement. To qualify for membership in Phi Kappa Phi, candidates must have completed at least 90 credits toward the bachelor’s degree, at least 45 of which must have been in UMUC courses carrying letter grades of A, B, C, D, or F. The candidate’s grade point average in UMUC courses must be in the top 10 percent of the previous UMUC graduating class.

pi gamma muPi Gamma Mu is the International Honor Society for the Social Sciences and recognizes outstanding scholarship in the Social Sciences at UMUC. Students interested in anthropology, crimi-nal justice, economics, gerontology, history, political science, social psychology, sociology, and women’s studies may qualify for membership.

Membership is open to students in their last 60 hours of un-dergraduate work with at least 20 hours of social science credit. Invited students will have a grade point average in the upper 35% of their class.

psi chiPsi Chi is the National Honor Society in Psychology, founded in 1929 for the purposes of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship and advancing the science of psychology. Qualified students must be invited to join. To qualify for membership, students must have declared a major or minor in psychology and earned at least 45 credits toward a bachelor’s degree, including at least 9 credits in psychology at one of UMUC’s stateside regional locations. Additionally, qualified students must be in the top 35 percent of their class, based on rankings within sophomore, junior, and senior classes; have an overall GPA of at least 3.0; and have a psychology GPA of at least 3.0.

sigma tau deltaMembership in Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, is open to qualified UMUC students with a major in English. To be eligible, students must have earned at least 45 credits toward the bachelor’s degree with an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher. At least 30 credits must have been earned through UMUC and must include 12 credits of English, not including WRTG 101, and 6 upper-level credits. Students must also have earned a GPA of 3.6 in English coursework at UMUC.

Upsilon pi epsilonThe Kappa Chapter of Upsilon Pi Epsilon, the international honor society for the computing and information disciplines, is open to graduate and undergraduate students. To qualify for membership, undergraduate students must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a major in the computing and informa-tion disciplines, and must have completed at least 45 credits. Students should have completed at least 30 credits at UMUC in courses graded A, B, C, D, or F, including at least 15 credits in the computing and information disciplines, and must have a GPA of at least 3.5, overall and in all computing and informa-tion systems coursework. Students are inducted into the honor society twice a year.

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application For certiFicates and degreesStudents who expect to complete the requirements for a degree are responsible for making sure they have completed a degree progress report, filing an application for a diploma (available online at the MyUMUC Student Portal) with Student Affairs, and paying the appropriate fee (currently $50).

Students pursuing certificates must apply for certificates by the same deadlines as for degrees. The application form is available online at my.umuc.edu.

deadlines for applying for certificates and degreesThe completed application must be received by the Office of Student Affairs in accordance with the following schedule:

Application Deadline Expected Graduation1 October 30 December

15 February 30 May15 June 30 August

Students whose applications are received after these deadlines will be considered for the next scheduled graduation.

Note: The three graduation dates when degrees are award-ed are not the same as the dates Commencement ceremo-nies are held in Asia. Check UMUC Asia’s Web site for commencement information.

gradUation reviewCertificate, associate’s, and bachelor’s degree applicants will receive a graduation review to confirm any remaining degree requirements. If the remaining requirements include marks of Incomplete to be removed, courses to be transferred from other institutions, credit by examination, or military credit, the stu-dent must ensure that this work is completed and that official documentation reaches the Office of Student Affairs prior to the requested graduation date.

noncompletion oF certiFicate and degree reQUirementsA student who does not complete certificate or degree require-ments in time for the graduation date specified on the Applica-tion for Certificate/Degree must submit a new Application and $50 diploma fee. Students will be informed of any remaining certificate or degree requirements.

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diplomas and gradUationconFerence coUrsesCompletion of degree requirements is the responsibility of each individual student. When all conditions shown below are met, the University may approve a “conference course.”

A conference course is a directed-study course available to UMUC seniors who need specific course credits in order to graduate.

A UMUC faculty member conducts a conference course and provides the student with a course plan and assignments. The student and the faculty member may meet occasionally; the student completes most of the coursework by studying inde-pendently.

Permission to take a conference course is granted by the Direc-tor of Student Affairs subject to the following conditions:

1. The student must have received a Graduation Review and must have applied for the next available graduation date;

2. The student must be within nine credits of completion of baccalaureate degree requirements;

3. The required course is not otherwise available to the student before the proposed graduation date;

4. There must be a compelling reason, such as relocation to the United States, why the student must complete the degree by a certain date. Having filed an Application for Certificate/Degree for a specific graduation date does not constitute sufficient reason for a conference course to be approved.

Permission from the Director, Student Affairs, for conference courses must be requested in writing. Note: Mathematics, statistics, foreign language, and most computer, writing, and accounting courses require extensive interaction with a faculty member, either in the classroom or online, and are not offered as conference courses.

commencement and recognition ceremoniesCommencement ceremonies are held in Tokyo, Okinawa, Seoul, and Guam each spring, as well as recognition ceremonies at other locations. Graduates who receive the AA, BA, or BS degree during the current academic year (i.e., August, Decem-ber and May graduations) and the following August are invited to attend these ceremonies. The dates of the Commencement ceremonies are not the same as the graduation dates when de-grees are awarded. Graduates receive their diplomas by postal mail.

Information regarding Commencement ceremonies is electronically mailed to graduates and prospective graduates in the early spring.

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rights and responsibilities oF the stUdent

attendance and participationThe student is responsible for attending all classes and any relat-ed activities regularly and punctually. Students taking classes in accelerated format are responsible for attending all class meet-ings for the duration of the course. In some courses, teachers may base part of the final grade on class participation.

Depending on session length and format, students should ex-pect to spend three to six hours per week in class discussion and activities (online or on-site) and two to three times that number of hours outside the class in study, assigned reading, and prepa-ration of assignments. Students are expected to achieve the same learning objectives and do the same amount of work in an online course as they would in an on-site course. Active par-ticipation is required in all online courses, and students should expect to log in to their online courses several times a week.

Absence from class does not excuse a student from missed coursework. The student is responsible for obtaining detailed information about missed class sessions, including their con-tent, activities covered, and any announcements or assignments. Failure to complete any required coursework may adversely affect the student’s grade. Teachers are not expected to repeat material that a student has missed because of the student’s ab-sence from class.

internet accessUMUC is committed to ensuring that students acquire the level of fluency in information technology they need to par-ticipate actively in contemporary society and have access to up-to-date resources. All UMUC students must be prepared to participate in asynchronous, computer-based class discussions, study groups, online database searches, course evaluations, and other online activities whether their course is held online or in a classroom.

All UMUC students must ensure that they have access to the Internet and have a current e-mail address. If the student does not have Internet access through a home computer, he or she may use one at a UMUC computer lab, a university or public library, or another source. However, that source should be regu-larly available.

The most current technical requirements are available online at tychousa.umuc.edu/tech/min_tech.html.

academic integrityIntegrity in teaching and learning is a fundamental principle of a university. UMUC believes that all members of the university community share the responsibility for academic integrity as


rights and responsibilities oF the stUdentexpressed in the University System of Maryland policy “Fac-ulty, Student, and Institutional Rights and Responsibilities for Academic Integrity.” Details are available from the Office of the Dean, School of Undergraduate Studies.

At UMUC, faculty members are expected to establish class-room environments conducive to the maintenance of academic integrity by promptly giving students a complete syllabus describing the course and its requirements, grading submit-ted work promptly and adequately, and arranging appropriate testing conditions, including having faculty members monitor examinations given in class.

Students at UMUC are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that will contribute to the maintenance of academic integrity. Failure to maintain academic integrity (academic dishonesty) may result in disciplinary action.

Students are responsible for understanding and avoiding academic dishonesty and plagiarism, whether intentional or unintentional. The definitions of academic dishonesty and plagiarism and the procedures for pursuing complaints of aca-demic dishonesty are described in UMUC Policy 150.25 Aca-demic Dishonesty and Plagiarism, which can be found at www.umuc.edu/policies/academicpolicies/aa15025.cfm or is available from the Office of the Dean, School of Undergraduate Studies.

appealing a gradeCollege and university students inevitably encounter faculty members who vary widely in teaching philosophy and demean-or and who use different teaching styles. Not only is teaching influenced by course content, there are also many ways of con-veying the same material. It is only natural that students will like the style and personality of some faculty members more than others. Disagreement with a faculty member over de-meanor and teaching style, however, is not grounds for a grade appeal. Students have the opportunity to express their opinions on these matters through the course evaluation forms they com-plete for every UMUC Asia course.

Regardless of teaching style, it may happen that a student be-lieves a faculty member’s determination of a final course grade has been arbitrary and capricious. The phrase “arbitrary and capricious grading” is defined in UMUC Policy 130.80 (in Ap-pendix A) as:

• Afinalcoursegradeassignedonsomebasisotherthanperformance in the course; or

• Afinalcoursegradeassignedbyresortingtounreasonablestandards different from those that were applied to other students in that course; or

• Afinalcoursegradeassignedbyasubstantial,unreasonable, or unannounced departure from the faculty member’s previously articulated grading standards.

A student who believes his or her final grade to be the result of arbitrary and capricious grading should first confer promptly with the faculty member of the course. There is a time limit on appealing a grade; students who want to appeal a grade must initiate the process within 30 days of the posting of the grade.

If the student has not been able to contact the faculty member after a reasonable effort, or if the student and faculty member cannot, after consultation, reach a satisfactory resolution, the student may file a written request with the appeal administrator (the associate dean, UMUC Asia) asking how the final grade was calculated. If the course was offered via Distance Educa-tion, the student may also ask the Director, Distance Education for information.

Procedures for appealing a grade are detailed in UMUC Policy 130.80, “Procedures for Review of Alleged Arbitrary and Ca-pricious Grading.” This can be found in Appendix A of this Catalog.

code oF civilityThe Code of Civility, designed to promote a positive, collegial atmosphere among students, faculty, and staff, is explained in Appendix A.

code oF stUdent condUctStudents are subject to the UMUC Policy 151.00, “Code of Student Conduct.” Violations of the code are considered to be violations of UMUC policy and are grounds for discipline by UMUC. The UMUC Code of Student Conduct can be found at www.umuc.edu/policies/studentpolicies/stud15100.cfm.

examinationsStudents are responsible for obtaining information about quiz-zes and examination schedules and policies. Final examinations are usually given during the last scheduled class meeting for classes meeting on-site. For online classes, the final examination is usually given during the last week of the DE term. All DE students are required to take a proctored exam for each 8-week course in which they are enrolled. Visit the Asia DE Web site

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rights and responsibilities oF the stUdent(de.asia.umuc.edu) for specific information about UMUC Asia Distance Education proctored exams. Failure to take the man-datory proctored exam for a course will result in a failing grade being issued for that course.

Make-up examinations and tests may be given to students who, for valid reasons, are unable to take exams at the scheduled time. Faculty are not required to offer make-up examinations because of a student’s absence unless the student can present evidence that it was caused by unavoidable circumstances or occurred on a religious holiday. In such cases, an examination may be rescheduled for the mutual convenience of the student and faculty member, and must cover only the material for which the student was originally responsible. Such a reschedul-ing must not cause a conflict with the student’s other classes. A student who must be absent from a course excessively should confer with the faculty member; if it is necessary to withdraw from the course, an Application for Withdrawal must be filed at the student portal, MyUMUC.

GoArmyEd students must follow the procedures for withdrawal described in the GoArmyEd portal.

UMUC Policy 51.00, “Religious Observances,” may be found at www.umuc.edu/policies/academicpolicies/aa05100.cfm and in Ap-pendix E of this Catalog.

nondiscriminationUMUC subscribes to a policy of equal educational and employ-ment opportunity and does not discriminate against or harass any person because of race, religion, color, creed, gender, mari-tal status, age, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, vet-eran status, mental or physical disability, or sexual orientation. All inquiries regarding UMUC Asia’s compliance with statutes and regulations should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer via e-mail at [email protected]. Additional infor-mation may be found in Appendix D of this Catalog.

stUdent grievance procedUresThe procedures necessary to file a formal complaint concerning the actions of members of the UMUC faculty or administra-tive staff are detailed in UMUC Policy 130.70 Student Griev-ance Procedures, which is available at www.umuc.edu/policies/academicpolicies/aa13070.cfm or from the Office of the Dean, School of Undergraduate Studies. Students who wish to seek redress for the acts or omissions of a faculty or staff member must first request a conference with that person and attempt to resolve the complaint informally within 14 calendar days of the alleged act or omission.

transFer oF credits within UmUcTransferring from one part of UMUC to another is simple and free. A student who wishes to transfer from one UMUC campus to another need only complete the Divisional Transfer request in MyUMUC (my.umuc.edu) by clicking on MyAcadem-ics > Academic Records > Division Transfer, and completing the short relocation form. The student’s records will then be auto-matically forwarded to the selected UMUC campus.

transFer oF UmUc credits to another institUtionTo have credits transferred which were earned through UMUC, each student must obtain authoritative guidance from the des-tination institution (including other institutions in the Univer-sity System of Maryland). Only the destination institution can answer specific questions about its own residency and degree requirements or about the applicability of UMUC courses to its curricula. Specific policies dealing with transfer students may be found in Appendix B and in Appendix C of this Catalog.

writing standardsStudents should understand that the quality of their writing will affect their grade point average. It is UMUC policy that all courses, with the possible exception of mathematics courses, should involve some form of written work.

Acceptable college-level writing expresses thoughts in a logical, well-organized form, using proper grammar, complete sentenc-es, and correct punctuation and spelling. No student will be awarded an A (outstanding scholarship) on assignments when ineffective writing creates an obvious failure to communicate. For guidance, UMUC has an Effective Writing Center that may be accessed at www.umuc.edu/writingcenter.


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aUtomated servicesA number of automated services are available online to current students.

Through MyUMUC (at my.umuc.edu), students have access to many of their personal UMUC records. The system enables them to register and pay for courses, change personal informa-tion (such as home address or phone numbers), view and print reports (such as their class schedule, grade report, statement of account, unofficial transcript, and degree progress report), find out the name of their assigned Academic Advisor, and check on the status of their financial aid application.

To access services, students must enter their user ID and per-sonal password.

academic advisingAcademic Advisors provide enrolled students the informa-tion needed to plan an academic program. This assistance can include a review of potential transfer credit, help with clarifi-cation of education and career goals, and aid in selecting ap-propriate courses. Advising services are available at times and places convenient to students. Many students, however, choose to communicate with their Advisor by phone, fax, or e-mail. Students can access their Advisor’s contact information through MyUMUC.

initial estimate oF transFer creditProspective or newly admitted students can have a review of their potential transfer credit done on site by an Academic Ad-visor. This review is an estimate of the academic credit UMUC might accept toward a particular degree and of the require-ments that would remain to be fulfilled. (Sources of credit are described on page 31 and online at www.umuc.edu/students/ad-missions/transfer/policies.cfm.) This review is not binding on either the student or UMUC and is subject to change.

review oF international recordsStudents who are seeking a review of potential transfer credit from international postsecondary educational institutions need to

• BeadmittedandbeseekinganundergraduatedegreeatUMUC.

•Mailtheirofficialinternationaltranscriptstotheinternational credit evaluation services selected by UMUC. (See www.asia.umuc.edu/studentservices/intlcredeval.cfm.)

• Payfeesassociatedwiththeinternationalevaluation.•HaveallofficialtranscriptsfromanyU.S.institution

previously attended sent to UMUC.

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special servicesdegree progress reportTo access information about degree progress, students need to submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities pre-viously attended, including other institutions of the University System of Maryland, whether or not transfer credit is requested or granted. UMUC may deny transfer credit from any institu-tion not listed on the application for admission. Sources of transfer credit not listed at the time of admission or approved by an Advisor after admission cannot be applied toward the UMUC degree.

A degree progress report

• IncludesalltransfercreditsapplicabletotheUMUCdegree.

• ListsallcoursescompletedatUMUC.• Incorporatesothertypesofacademiccredit.• Remainsineffectonlywhilethestudentremains

continuously enrolled.In the degree progress report, a student’s most recent courses are first applied to the appropriate requirements. Courses that could apply to multiple requirements are assigned to the first relevant category in the following order: general education re-quirements, then requirements for the selected academic major and minor, and finally electives.

Verification of other degree-wide requirements (such as the minimum number of upper-level credits) follows and may af-fect the remaining credits needed for the degree. Students are responsible for submitting all pertinent academic documents (such as academic transcripts, confirmation of credit conferred by examination, or records of credit from military service schools) during their first term at UMUC. To be considered official, documents must be sent directly from the issuer to the following address:

Registrar’s Office – TranscriptsUniversity of Maryland University College3501 University Boulevard EastAdelphi, MD 20783-8075 USA

alUmni associationThe UMUC Alumni Association, founded in 1990, fosters and perpetuates lifelong relationships between alumni and the University. Its mission is to support, enhance, and promote UMUC and its community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni worldwide.

Membership in the Alumni Association is free and open to all UMUC alumni. The association invites graduates to stay con-nected with fellow alumni, students, and faculty through vol-unteer service, social events, and philanthropy.

Benefit programs and resources include career services, affinity partner discounts, special alumni events, on-site library access, and chapter activities. Membership in the UMUC Alumni Association offers an exceptional opportunity to expand per-sonal and professional networks. UMUC currently has more than 125,000 graduates in 47 states and 24 countries. UMUC alumni work in nearly all major international and Fortune 500 organizations, federal agencies, branches of the military, and private industry.

More information on the Alumni Association is available at www.umucalumni.org. Click “Online Community” to activate membership and update contact information.

career servicesCareer Services provides personalized assistance with clarify-ing skills, interests, and work-related values; making career- or life-related decisions; researching career options; planning for graduate school; and searching for employment. Online, stu-dents can access a variety of career and job fairs; employability skills workshops such as résumé writing; tutorials; and access to CareerQuest, UMUC’s online job and internship database. Complete information on the services of the Career Center can be found online at www.umuc.edu/students/support/careerservices.

disabilities servicesReasonable accommodations are available for students who have disabilities and are enrolled in any program offered at UMUC.

To allow for adequate planning, students who need accom-modations should contact the Director, Student Affairs at least four to six weeks before the beginning of the session.

Students must request accommodations each time they reg-ister. The first time a student requests accommodation, cur-rent (within three years) documentation of a disability must be submitted. Depending on the disability, documentation may include secondary school records; medical, psychiatric, or psychological reports and diagnoses; or a psychoeducational evaluation. The documentation must provide clear and specific evidence of a disability and recommended accommodations from a qualified licensed professional.

For more information, students should contact the Director, Student Affairs or e-mail the Office of Student Affairs at [email protected].


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Note: All UMUC students are required to comply with University policies and procedures and meet the academic requirements of all undergraduate certificate and degree programs. Students with disabilities should review the requirements listed in this Catalog. Students should not apply to a UMUC certificate or degree program with the expectation that any academic requirement will be waived or that substitutions will be allowed.

compUter labs and servicesComputer labs are available at many UMUC Asia sites. These labs are available primarily for the use of students completing coursework but are also open to faculty members, staff, and alumni on a first-come, first-served basis on presentation of a valid UMUC ID. Students must bring media to save data or documents. Lab assistants are available during scheduled hours to help users with resident software programs but cannot pro-vide tutoring.

Students who are considering enrolling in online courses offered via WebTycho, the University’s proprietary course delivery system, should review the technical requirements at tychousa.umuc.edu/tech/min_tech.html for the most current detailed information.

Technical support for students taking online courses is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at [email protected] or 800-807-4862.

inFormation and library servicesUMUC promotes the use of library technology and resources, teaches a required library research course, provides assistance for library research, and provides access to a variety of online library resources via its Web page at www.umuc.edu/library.

library resourcesStudents may access an extensive array of online journal data-bases and national and international newspapers at www.umuc.edu/library or through the library link in WebTycho, UMUC’s online course delivery system. Current students, faculty, and staff may access nearly 140 databases, most of which contain full-text articles, covering subjects including arts and humani-ties, business and management, computer and information systems, physical and life sciences, and the social sciences. If only an article citation is available, a link is provided to DocumentExpress, a document delivery service which enables authorized library users to request full-text research materials and have them delivered electronically as a portable document format (PDF) file.

UMUC’s online library book collection is available in the netLibrary database. See Using netLibrary for more information at www.umuc.edu/library/libhow/netlibrary_tutorial.cfm.

At most military installations where UMUC Asia offers courses, the Army, Air Force, or Navy maintains a library, usually staffed by professional librarians. The combined holdings of the librar-ies, including several million books and audio-visual materials, are available to all UMUC students. Many libraries also have computers with Internet connections as well as computers which connect to a selection of research databases available from inside the library only.

library and research assistanceUMUC offers LIBS 150 Introduction to Research, a required one-credit course that focuses on developing information lit-eracy skills and emphasizes proficiency in the research process, including selecting and evaluating research materials, perform-ing effective searches, and correctly citing resources to avoid plagiarism.

Students may access the Peck Virtual Library Classroom, known as VLIB 101 in WebTycho, as a free resource to help them improve their research skills. All currently enrolled stu-dents may obtain reference assistance or information about the library resources available to them while they are studying with UMUC by going to www.umuc.edu/library.

stUdent advisory coUncilThe Student Advisory Council provides an avenue for students to express their concerns about UMUC or their academic ca-reer. The council consists of 12 members, who are elected by their fellow students and who act in an advisory capacity to the University president, provost, deans, and other officials on behalf of all students.

Students who would like to see certain issues addressed or who have questions should contact their council representative by e-mail at [email protected].

More information on shared governance is available at www.asia.umuc.edu/stac and in Appendix H of this Catalog.

writing resoUrces and tUtoringUMUC’s Effective Writing Center provides a variety of services and resources for students, including individual tutors, self-study modules, and reference tools. The Writing Center may be accessed on the Web at www.umuc.edu/writingcenter/.

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overviewUMUC Asia offers programs of study leading to University of Maryland University College certificates and degrees in a variety of academic programs to meet the needs of the overseas military community. Students may enroll in programs that lead to a certificate, an Associate of Arts degree, a Bachelor of Arts degree, or a Bachelor of Science degree.

certiFicate programsCertificate programs are directed toward developing knowledge in a specific subject area. Programs are available in accounting, computer studies, foreign language area studies (Japanese and Korean), and management. Additional certificate programs are available online; a complete list of certificate programs is included at the end of this section. Eighteen credits of course-work are required for each of the certificate programs.

UndergradUate degree programsThe undergraduate degree programs described below are de-signed for students who wish to gain a solid intellectual and cultural background in general education as well as a broad

foundation in a specific subject area. These programs include general education requirements in Communications; Arts and Humanities; Behavioral and Social Sciences; Biological and Physical Sciences; Mathematics; and Interdisciplinary/Emerg-ing Issues.

associate of arts degreeThe Associate of Arts degree requires 60 credits. Of these, 35 credits must be in general education requirements. Students may then follow one of several tracks to the AA degree: ac-counting, business and management, computer studies, general curriculum, foreign language area studies (Japanese and Ko-rean), management studies, or mathematics.

bachelor’s degreesThe Bachelor of Arts degree and the Bachelor of Science de-gree require 120 credits. Of these, 41 credits comprise general education requirements. Students develop majors and minors, choosing from a variety of academic subjects, such as account-ing, business administration, communication, computer and information science, computer studies, criminal justice, East Asian studies, English, general studies, history, human resource management, information systems management, management studies, political science, psychology, and social science.


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examples oF programs oF stUdyprograms credits required areas of studyCertificate Programs 18 cr. Accounting Foreign Language Area Studies

•Japanese •Korean

Computer StudiesManagement

Associate’s Degree 60 cr. General Curriculum

Optional Specialized Curriculum:

Accounting Management StudiesBusiness and Management MathematicsComputer StudiesForeign Language Area Studies (Japanese or Korean)

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree

120 cr. Accounting HistoryBusiness Administration HumanitiesCommunication Studies Human Resource ManagementComputer and Information Science Information Systems ManagementCriminal Justice Management StudiesDigital Media & Web Technologies Political ScienceEast Asian Studies PsychologyEnglish Social ScienceGeneral Studies

Many more programs available online; see www.umuc.edu/students/academics/onlinelearning/about.cfm.

teacher edUcation program on okinawaUMUC Asia is partnered with Bowie State University to offer undergraduate education courses leading to a Bachelor of Sci-ence degree in Elementary Education or Secondary Education. Secondary Education students may pursue a concentration in either English or History/Social Studies. This program is cur-rently available only to students in Okinawa, Japan.

Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible to apply for a State of Maryland teaching license, in addition to licensure in other states and jurisdictions, including DoDEA. Contact a local Academic Advisor or visit UMUC Asia’s Bowie State Web site at www.asia.umuc.edu/teaching for more informa-tion.

reQUirementsThe requirements for each certificate and undergraduate degree program are described in detail in this section of the Catalog. Before deciding on a particular program of study, students

should consider their interests and abilities, their future career plans, and the amount of time they intend to devote to their coursework. Professional UMUC Academic Advisors are avail-able to help students plan their college curricula and students should actively seek their assistance. Please refer to the MyUMUC Student Portal for contact information.

In general, the UMUC degree requirements that apply to a student are those that were in effect when the student began continuous enrollment in any public institution of higher education in Maryland (including UMUC). If a student has not been continuously enrolled, the requirements that ap-ply are those in effect at UMUC when the student resumes continuous enrollment. To be considered continuously en-rolled, degree seeking students must be, or have been, en-rolled at UMUC or a Maryland public institution of higher education and have had no more than two sequential years of non-enrollment. When a continuously enrolled student chooses to change his or her degree program, the student may be subject to the degree requirements in effect at the time of the change.

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Certificate ProgramsUMUC offers a wide variety of entry-level and advanced cer-tificates for students aiming to meet educational, job-related, and career goals. Earning a certificate is a practical first step for students who will later seek associate’s and bachelor’s degrees, as credits fulfilling certificate requirements may also be applied to the more advanced degrees. Advanced certificates, comprised primarily of upper-level courses, may require a combination of both online and classroom courses.

These certificate programs have the following common require-ments:

1. Completion of a total of 18 credits, including at least nine credits with UMUC.

2. A grade of C or better for all courses used toward a certifi-cate.

3. Courses may be applied to only one certificate.

4. Students must apply for the completion of the certificate while enrolled in the last course for the certificate.

There are five entry-level programs in Asia which permit begin-ning students or students wanting an initial focus on a specific subject area to earn certificates. These areas are accounting, computer studies, two in foreign language area studies (Japa-nese and Korean), and management.

entry-level certiFicates

accounting Foundations certificate(18 credits, of which 9 must be completed with UMUC)

accounting core courses (6 credits)ACCT 220 Principles of Accounting I 3ACCT 221 Principles of Accounting II 3

accounting-related courses (12 credits)

Choose from the following courses:

BMGT 110 Introduction to Business and ManagementBMGT 160 Principles of SupervisionBMGT 161 Managerial Communications SkillsACCT Any upper-level course in accountingBMGT 380 Business Law IBMGT 381 Business Law IICMIS 102 Introduction to Problem Solving and Algorithm

DesignCMST 340 Computer Applications in ManagementECON 201 Principles of MacroeconomicsECON 203 Introduction to MicroeconomicsFINC Any upper-level course in Finance

STAT 200 Introduction to Statistics or STAT 230 Business StatisticsIFSM 300 Information Systems in Organizations

Total credits for Certificate in Accounting 18

computer studies certificate(18 credits, of which 9 must be completed with UMUC)

computer core courses (6 credits)CMIS 102 Introduction to Problem Solving and Algorithm

Design 3IFSM 201 Concepts and Applications of Information

Technology 3 or CMST 303 Advanced Application Software

computer studies-related courses (12 credits)CMIS 141 Introductory Programming 3CMIS 242 Intermediate Programming 3CMIS, CMST, Any two upper-level courses 6 or IFSM (disciplines must differ)

Total credits for Certificate in Computer Studies 18

Foreign language area studies certificate(18 credits, of which 9 must be completed with UMUC)

Japanese

core courses (6 credits)JAPN 111 Elementary Japanese I 3JAPN 112 Elementary Japanese II 3

related area studies courses (12 credits)

Choose from related courses in Japanese culture, history, lan-guage, literature, or government and politics. Some examples follow:

ANTH 417 People and Cultures of East AsiaASTD 135 Introduction to Japanese Language and CultureASTD 284 Foundations of East Asian CivilizationASTD 285 Introduction to Modern East AsiaASTD 301 The Japanese: Adapting the Past, Building the

FutureASTD 333 Japanese Life and Culture IASTD 334 Japanese Life and Culture IIASTD 438 Japanese Literature in TranslationASTD Other courses related to Japanese StudiesGVPT 453 Recent East Asian PoliticsHIST 482 History of Japan to 1800HIST 483 History of Japan since 1800JAPN Japanese language course(s)

Total credits for Certificate in Foreign Language Area Studies - Japanese 18


programs oF stUdykorean (18 credits, of which 9 must be completed with UMUC)

core courses (6 credits)KORN 111 Elementary Korean I 3KORN 112 Elementary Korean II 3

related area studies courses (12 credits)

Choose from related courses in Korean culture, history, lan-guage, literature, or government and politics. Some examples follow:

ANTH 417 People and Cultures of East AsiaASTD 155 Introduction to Korean Language and CultureASTD 284 Foundations of East Asian CivilizationASTD 285 Introduction to Modern East AsiaASTD 302 The Two Koreas: Problems and ProspectsASTD 353 Korean Life and CultureASTD Other courses related to Korean StudiesGVPT 453 Recent East Asian PoliticsHIST 382 The Korean WarHIST 383 Korean HistoryKORN Korean language course(s)

Total credits for Certificate in Foreign Language Area Studies - Korean 18

management certificate(18 credits, of which 9 must be completed with UMUC)

management-related courses (18 credits)ACCT Any Accounting course 3BMGT Any Business and Management course 3CMIS Any Computer and Information Science course 3CMST Any Computer Studies course 3ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3ECON 203 Introduction to Microeconomics 3GVPT 210 Introduction to Public Administration and Policy 3IFSM Any Information Systems Management course 3MGST Any Management Studies course 3PSYC 321 Social Psychology 3PSYC 361 Survey of Industrial and Organizational

Psychology 3STAT 200 Introduction to Statistics 3

Total credits for Certificate in Management 18

advanced certiFicates

advanced accountingThe Advanced Accounting Certificate is designed to meet the needs of accounting professionals who want to enhance their accounting skills. Before starting the certificate program, stu-dents are encouraged to take courses in economics, basic math-ematics, and statistics in addition to fulfilling all prerequisites. With appropriate choice of courses, this certificate may be com-pleted while pursuing the Bachelor of Science in accounting.

advanced accounting certificate requirements credits

Note: Courses may be applied to only one certificate. Further, some prerequisites may need to be fulfilled before beginning certificate courses.

Four required courses (12 credits)ACCT 310 Intermediate Accounting I 3ACCT 311 Intermediate Accounting II 3ACCT 417 Federal Income Tax II 3ACCT 422 Auditing Theory and Practice 3

two supporting electives chosen from the following (6 credits)ACCT 321 Cost AccountingACCT 323 Federal Income Tax IACCT 326 Accounting Information SystemsACCT 410 Accounting for Government and Not-for-Profit

OrganizationsACCT 411 Ethics and Professionalism in AccountingACCT 424 Advanced AccountingACCT 425 International AccountingACCT 426 Advanced Cost AccountingACCT 427 Advanced AuditingACCT 436 Internal AuditingFINC 330 Business Finance

Total credits for Certificate in Accounting 18

clinical mental health careThe Clinical Mental Health Care certificate is designed to meet the needs of individuals who currently work or desire to work in mental health care settings. The program focuses on mental health disorders, diagnostic procedures, and treatment proto-cols. It is designed to better prepare students to work in clinical settings (such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, and nonprofit outreach programs) under the supervision of a licensed psychol-ogist or medical doctor. With appropriate choice of courses, the certificate may be completed while pursuing the Bachelor of Science in psychology.

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programs oF stUdyclinical mental health care certificate requirements credits


Five required courses (15 credits)PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3PSYC 300 Research Methods in Psychology 3PSYC 353 Abnormal Psychology 3PSYC 335 Theories of Personality 3PSYC 436 Introduction to Clinical Psychology 3

a supporting elective or electives totaling 3 credits chosen from the following (3 credits)PSYC 301 Biological Basis of BehaviorPSYC 307X Substance Abuse: An IntroductionPSYC 309C Psychology of Eating DisordersPSYC 309X Ethics in Mental Health and Psychological

TreatmentPSYC 310 Sensation and PerceptionPSYC 451 Tests and Measurements

Total credits for Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Care 18

database design and implementationThe Certificate in Database Design and Implementation is ap-propriate for technical professionals who want to work as ad-vanced users or database designers or administrators. Students are taught Structured Query Language (SQL) and learn about issues in database design and implementation. With appropri-ate choice of major and elective courses, this certificate may be completed while pursuing the Bachelor of Science in computer studies or in computer and information science.

database design and implementation certificate requirements credits


Four required courses (12 credits)CMIS 170 Introduction to XML 3CMIS 320 Relational Database Concepts and Applications 3CMIS 420 Advanced Relational Database Concepts and

Applications 3CMIS 485 Web Database Development 3

two supporting electives chosen from the following (6 credits)CMIS 430 Enterprise Database Administration Using OracleCMST 385 Principles of Web Design and Technology ICMST 460 Web Application Development Using ColdFusion

Total credits for Certificate in Database Design and Implementation 18

database managementThe Database Management Certificate offers an introduction to the design and management of database systems in a business environment. In-depth practice in the use of Structured Query Language (SQL) is provided in the context of business-related case studies. The program covers advanced database concepts, including database administration, database technology, and selection and acquisition of database management systems. Supporting elective courses include database mining and the systems analysis required to begin developing the information technology (IT) infrastructure in a business environment. With appropriate choice of courses, this certificate may be completed while pursuing the Bachelor of Science in computer studies.

database management certificate requirements credits


an introductory computing course chosen from the following (3 credits)CMIS 102 Introduction to Problem Solving and Algorithm

Design 3CMST 306 Introduction to Visual Basic Programming 3

or previous workplace experience with C, C++, Visual Basic, Ada, COBOL, or another high-level language plus an additional supporting elective from the list below

three required courses (9 credits)CMIS 320 Relational Database Concepts and Applications 3CMIS 420 Advanced Relational Database Concepts and

Applications 3CMIS 430 Enterprise Database Administration Using Oracle 3

two supporting electives chosen from the following (6 credits)CMIS 485 Web Database DevelopmentCMST 460 Web Application Development Using ColdFusionIFSM 304 Ethics in Information TechnologyIFSM 461 Systems Analysis and Design

Total credits for Certificate in Database Management 18


programs oF stUdyhuman developmentThe human development certificate is designed to meet the needs of individuals who work in health care settings that require a thorough knowledge of human development from birth to an advanced age. It enables students to understand and recognize developmental milestones across the life span and examines age-specific related topics. The program is particularly useful for individuals either working or desiring to work in settings such as childcare, adult care, boys’ and girls’ clubs, and other community-related settings. With appropriate choice of courses, this certificate may be completed while pursuing the Bachelor of Science in psychology.

human development certificate requirements credits


Five required courses (15 credits)PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3PSYC 300 Research Methods in Psychology 3PSYC 351 Lifespan Development 3PSYC 352 Child and Adolescent Psychology 3PSYC 357 Adulthood and Aging 3

a supporting elective chosen from the following (3 credits)PSYC 332 Psychology of Human SexualityPSYC 334 Psychology of Interpersonal RelationshipsPSYC 338 Psychology of Gender

Total credits for Certificate in Human Development 18

human resource managementThe human resource management certificate prepares students for supervisory and midlevel management positions in human resource management and enables employees in public- and private-sector organizations to upgrade their skills with the theory and practical knowledge necessary to advance to a higher level. The certificate prepares the student for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification examinations. With appropri-ate choice of major and elective courses, this certificate may be completed while pursuing the Bachelor of Science in human resource management.

human resource management certificate requirements credits


three required courses (9 credits)BMGT 364 Management and Organization Theory 3HRMN 300 Human Resource Management 3HRMN 400 Human Resource Management: Issues and

Problems 3

a labor management course chosen from the following (3 credits)HRMN 362 Labor RelationsHRMN 365 Conflict Management in Organizations

two supporting electives chosen from the following (6 credits)BMGT 391 SupervisionBMGT 464 Organizational BehaviorBMGT 465 Organization Development and TransformationBMGT 484 Managing Teams in OrganizationsHRMN 367 Organizational CultureHRMN 395 The Total Awards Approach to Compensation

ManagementHRMN 406 Employee Training and DevelopmentHRMN 495 Contemporary Issues in Human Resource

Management Practice

Total credits for Certificate in Human Resource Management 18

information assuranceThe information assurance certificate supports those who wish to acquire or improve information security knowledge in re-sponse to the national imperative for maintaining the security of the technology and information infrastructure of govern-ment and industry. Students gain specific skills and are in-structed in areas of policy formation, needs assessment, security applications, and disaster prevention and recovery. Laboratories employing both state-of-the-art and industry-standard tools are used. With appropriate choice of major and elective courses, this certificate may be completed while pursuing the Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity.

information assurance certificate requirements credits


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programs oF stUdytwo required courses (6 credits)CSIA 302 Telecommunications in Information Systems 3CSIA 303 Foundations of Information System Security 3

Four supporting electives chosen from the following (12 credits)CMIT 265 Fundamentals of NetworkingCMIT 320 Network SecurityCSIA 454 Information System Security MechanismsCSIA 457 Cyberterrorism and Cyber CrimeCSIA 459 Evaluating Emerging TechnologiesIFSM 432 Business Continuity PlanningIFSM 433 Information Security Planning and Needs

Assessment

Total credits for Certificate in Information Assurance 18

information managementThe information management certificate offers an overview of information systems, their role in organizations, and the rela-tion of information systems to the objectives and structure of an organization. An introduction to the design and manage-ment of database systems in a business environment is pro-vided. A study of the methods used in analyzing information needs and specifying application system requirements is com-plemented with a study of the concepts and techniques used in specifying the physical design of the targeted system. With appropriate choice of courses, this certificate may be completed while pursuing the Bachelor of Science in information systems management.

information management certificate requirements credits


an introductory computing course chosen from the following (3 credits)CMIS 102 Introduction to Problem Solving and Algorithm

DesignCMST 306 Introduction to Visual Basic .NET Programming

or previous workplace experience with C, C++, Visual Basic, Ada, COBOL, or another high-level language plus an additional supporting elective from the lists below

three required courses (9 credits)CMIS 320 Relational Database Concepts and Application 3IFSM 300 Information Systems in Organizations 3IFSM 461 Systems Analysis and Design 3

a 300-level supporting elective course chosen from the following (3 credits)IFSM 302 Workplace ProductivityIFSM 303 Human Factors in Information SystemsIFSM 304 Ethics in the Information Age

a 400-level supporting elective course chosen from the following (3 credits)CSIA 303 Foundations of Information System SecurityIFSM 438 Information Systems Project Management

Total credits for Certificate in Information Management 18

management FoundationsThe management foundations certificate prepares students for supervisory and midlevel management positions and en-ables employees in public- and private-sector organizations to upgrade their skills with the theory and practical knowledge necessary to advance to a higher level. With appropriate choice of courses, this certificate may be completed while pursuing the Bachelor of Science in business administration.

management Foundations certificate requirements credits


Four required courses (12 credits)IFSM 300 Information Systems in Organizations 3BMGT 364 Management and Organization Theory 3MRKT 310 Marketing Principles 3HRMN 300 Human Resource Management 3

a finance course chosen from the following (3 credits)FINC 330 Business FinanceFINC 331 Finance for the Nonfinancial Manager

a supporting elective chosen from the following (3 credits)BMGT 365 Organizational LeadershipBMGT 380 Business Law IBMGT 464 Organizational BehaviorBMGT 496 Business Ethics

Total credits for Certificate in Management Foundations 18


programs oF stUdyproject management for it professionalsThe certificate in project management for IT professionals offers an overview of information systems, their role in orga-nizations, and the relationship of information systems to the objectives and structure of an organization. The planning, scheduling, and controlling of a system project during its life cycle is explored. A survey of techniques for improving the productivity of workplace practices and procedures is included. With appropriate choice of courses, this certificate may be com-pleted while pursuing the Bachelor of Science in information systems management.

project management for it professionals certificate requirements credits


Four required courses (12 credits)IFSM 201 Concepts and Applications of Information

Technology 3IFSM 300 Information Systems in Organizations 3IFSM 438 Information Systems Project Management 3IFSM 461 Systems Analysis and Design 3

two supporting electives chosen from the following (6 credits)CSIA 302 Telecommunications in Information SystemsCSIA 303 Foundations of Information System SecurityCSIA 457 Cyberterrorism and Cyber CrimeIFSM 302 Workplace ProductivityIFSM 303 Human Factors in Information SystemsIFSM 304 Ethics in Information Technology

Total credits for Certificate in Project Management for IT Professionals 18

workplace communicationsThe workplace communications certificate is designed to pre-pare students in the basics of communication vehicles and modes in the modern workplace. It introduces them to the vocabulary of the field and to the tools and techniques used to create workplace documents. With appropriate choice of major and elective courses, this certificate may be completed while pursuing the bachelor of arts in communication studies.

workplace communications certificate requirements credits


Four required courses (12 credits)WRTG 101 Introduction to Writing 3IFSM 201 Concepts and Applications of Information

Technology 3CMST 310 Fundamentals of Electronic Publishing 3WRTG 293 Introduction to Professional Writing 3

a writing course chosen from the following (3 credits)WRTG 393 Advanced Technical WritingWRTG 394 Advanced Business Writing

an editing course chosen from the following (3 credits)WRTG 289 Principles of Text EditingWRTG 489 Advanced Technical Editing

Total credits for Certificate in Workplace Communications 18

additional certificatesThe complete list of these primarily online, upper-level, specialized undergraduate certificate programs includes:

For additional information, go to www.umuc.edu.

Accounting—AdvancedApplied Behavioral and Social

SciencesBusiness Project ManagementClinical Mental Health CareComputer Graphics and DesignComputer NetworkingCriminal Justice IntelligenceDatabase Design and ImplementationDatabase ManagementDesktop PublishingDiversity AwarenessFinancial Management

Fraud InvestigationGame DevelopmentHealth Issues for Aging AdultsHuman DevelopmentHuman Resource ManagementInformation AssuranceInformation ManagementInternet TechnologiesManagement FoundationsObject-Oriented Design and

ProgrammingParalegal Studies

Project Management for IT Professionals

Terrorism and Institutions: Prevention and Response

Visual Basic ProgrammingWeb DesignWorkplace CommunicationsWorkplace Spanish

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Undergraduate Degree ProgramsUMUC Asia offers programs of study leading to UMUC as-sociate’s and bachelor’s degrees. The programs and the specific requirements for each are described in detail in the following pages. Common to all degree programs are general education requirements. The subjects selected provide a solid cultural and intellectual foundation for the remainder of the student’s edu-cation. Students should contact an Academic Advisor to chart their degree plan to ensure that they meet the necessary require-ments.

Associate of Arts DegreereQUirementsThe Associate of Arts degree (AA) requires the completion of a minimum of 60 credits, at least 15 of which must be taken through UMUC. Of these 60 credits, 35 credits must be earned in courses that fulfill the general education requirements listed below. The remaining 25 credits must satisfy the requirements of the curriculum the student has selected.

A grade point average of 2.0 or higher in all courses taken through UMUC is required. A student should complete one associate’s degree before applying for another. A student should pay special attention to continuous enrollment requirements as well as pre-requisite considerations when pursuing any degree program.

general education requirements (35 credits)

The general education requirements for the associate’s degree are presented in the accompanying table. They generally corre-spond to those for the bachelor’s degree (listed on page 69) with the following exception: The second computing course and the upper-level advanced writing course are not required for the associate’s degree. With the exception of the laboratory science course and LIBS 150, all GER requirements must be met by courses that are at least 3 credits.

curriculum requirements (25 credits)

In addition to the general education requirements, students must take 25 credits of coursework related to their educational goals. Students may choose a general curriculum or a special-ized curriculum with its own particular requirements (detailed

in the following pages). Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all core or core-related curriculum courses. For the specialized curricula, at least 9 credits of coursework taken through UMUC must be earned in core or core-related courses for the chosen curriculum. Students who anticipate seeking a bachelor’s degree should select courses that will advance that goal.

second associate’s degreeIt is not possible to simultaneously work toward two degrees at the same level—such as two associate’s degrees—using the same credit. However, students may pursue a second AA degree after the first AA degree has been awarded.

A student who holds an associate’s degree from UMUC or another approved college or university can earn a second, more specialized associate’s degree by meeting the following require-ments:

1. Request an Official Evaluation for the second degree after completing the requirements for the first AA degree, but before enrolling in courses to be applied to the second degree. If the first degree was not with UMUC, the student must complete at least 3 credits with UMUC before the Official Evaluation is conducted.

2. Complete at least 15 additional credits with UMUC (including at least 9 credits in the core or core-related area, depending on the degree). The 15 additional credits must be uniquely applicable to the second UMUC AA degree.

If the second degree is in the same field as the first, the second degree must be concentrated in a more specialized subdiscipline of the field. For example, it is permissible to earn a second As-sociate of Arts degree in Business Management after earning the first Associate of Arts in Management Studies, but not the reverse.

earning an associate of arts degree after earning a bachelor’s degreeIn order to earn an associate’s degree while working toward a bachelor’s degree students must apply for both degrees and meet all the requirements for each degree. However, once the bachelor’s degree is conferred, the student will be held to sec-ond degree rules for associate’s degrees; those rules stipulate that an additional 15 credits must be earned before the associate’s degree is awarded.


programs oF stUdy

associate-level general edUcation reQUirements (35 cr.)Note: Courses applied to general education requirements may not be applied toward major, minor, or elective requirements and may not be taken pass/fail.

credits a. communications 9

WRTG 101 (3 credits) Must be completed within the first 18 credits. Placement test required. May not be earned through credit by examination.

Another writing course (3 credits)

All 3-credit WRTG courses (except WRTG 288, 388, 486A, or 486B); ENGL 102, 294, 303, and 485; and JOUR 201 apply.

A course in communication, writing, or speech (3 credits)

All 3-credit COMM, SPCH, and WRTG courses (except 486A and 486B); ENGL 102, 281, 294, 303, 384, and 485; and JOUR 201 apply.

No more than 3 credits in writing may be earned by examina-tion.

b. arts and humanities 6

One course that offers a historical perspective (any 3-credit ARTH or HIST course except ARTH 100).

One 3-credit course chosen from the following disciplines: ARTH, ARTT, ASTD (depending on course content), GRCO, HIST, HUMN, MUSC, PHIL, THET, dance, literature, or foreign language.

The two courses must be in different disciplines.

c. behavioral and social sciences 6

One 3-credit course each in two of the following disciplines: AASP (AASP 201 only), ANTH, ASTD (depending on course content), BEHS, CCJS (CCJS 100, 105, 350, 360, 432, 453, 454, and 461 only), ECON, GEOG, GERO (except GERO 341, 342, 351, and 353), GVPT, PSYC, SOCY, or WMST (WMST 200 only). Note: not all ASTD, CCJS, & GERO courses apply.

d. biological and physical sciences 7

A science lecture course (3 credits) with related laboratory course (1 credit) or a science course combining lecture and laboratory (4 credits).

Any other science course (3 credits).

Courses from the following disciplines may satisfy both requirements: ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, NSCI, NUTR, PHYS, biotechnology, botany, entomology, general science, and zoology.

e. mathematics 3

MATH 106, MATH 107, or a course at or above the level of college algebra.

Students should refer to the specific curriculum for require-ments or recommendations.

Must be completed within the first 18 credits with UMUC.

Placement test required.

F. interdisciplinary or emerging issues 4

One course (LIBS 150) in information literacy and research methods, which must be completed within the first 18 credits. (1 credit)

IFSM 201 or CMST 303 (3 credits)

Total General Education Requirements 35

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programs oF stUdyassociate oF arts, general cUrricUlUmThe Associate of Arts General Curriculum is for adult students who wish to pursue their own educational goals.

requirements for the general curriculum

Students may choose related courses from several disciplines, explore several interests at once, or choose a variety of courses from UMUC’s offerings. Students in this program accept re-sponsibility for developing a curriculum that meets their objec-tives. It is in the best interest of students to seek assistance from Academic Advisors in arranging their curriculum as appropriate to their personal interests and future educational plans.

intended program outcomes

The AA degree in general studies will allow students to

• Utilizeacademicskillstotransitiontofurtheracademicandprofessional studies.

• Employacademicskillsandspecializedknowledgetosuc-ceed and advance in chosen career and professional fields.

recommended sequence

The following course sequence outlines all the requirements for the AA along with the coursework for the general studies. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree requirements. Students should consult an Advisor whenever taking advantage of other options.

general curriculum courses credits

First courses (to be taken within the first 18 credits)Note: Placement tests are required for MATH and WRTG courses. LIBS 150 Introduction to Research 1 WRTG 101 Introduction to Writing 3 MATH 107 College Algebra 3

or MATH 106 or a higher-level math course

introductory courses (to be taken within the first 30 credits) HIST 142 Western Civilization II 3 or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865

or other arts and humanities/historical perspective course

Both BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology 3 and BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology 1 or BIOL 103 Introduction to Biology

or other biological and physical sciences lecture and laboratory course(s)

WRTG 291 Research Writing 3or other communications/writing course

IFSM 201 Concepts and Applications of Information Technology 3

or CMST 303 Advanced Application Software GVPT 170 American Government 3

or other behavioral and social sciences course Curriculum course 3

(to be selected based on educational and career goals)

additional required courses (to be taken after first and introductory courses) PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3 or SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology

or other behavioral and social sciences course (discipline must differ from first)

NSCI 100 Introduction to Physical Science 3 or ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy

or other biological and physical sciences lecture course PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues 3 or a foreign language course

or other arts and humanities course (discipline must differ from other humanities course)

SPCH 100 Foundations of Oral Communication 3 or JOUR 201 Writing for the Mass Media

or other communication, writing, or speech courseCurriculum course (to be selected based on educational and career goals) 3Curriculum course (to be selected based on educational and career goals) 3Curriculum course (to be selected based on educational and career goals) 3

elective courses (to be chosen from any courses to complete the 60 credits for the degree)

13

Total credits for AA with General Curriculum 60

specialiZed cUrricUlaSpecialized curricula are recommended but optional within the AA degree in General Studies. These specialized curricula are for adult students who wish to pursue a specific career or educa-tional goal, often as a basis for further study toward the bache-lor’s degree. Appropriate coursework for each of the specialized curricula is indicated with ♦. Students should take careful note of course prerequisites and recommended course sequences. Curricula may be available in only limited geographic areas.


programs oF stUdyaccounting curriculum


Within the overall outcomes of the AA degree in general studies, the specialized curriculum in accounting will allow students to

• Demonstratecompetenciesinfundamentalaccountingpractices in accounting and related fields.



coursework for aa in general studies with accounting curriculum

• Requiredcorecourses(6credits):ACCT220and221

• Additionalcorecourses(9credits):AnyACCTorFINCcourses

• Accounting-relatedcourses(9credits):ChosenfromanyACCT and FINC courses; BMGT 110, 364, 380, 381, and 496; CMIS102; CMST 340; ECON 201 and 203; IFSM 300; MRKT 310; and STAT 200 (or 230)

• Elective(1credit):Anycourserelatedtointerestsandgoals


The following course sequence outlines all the requirements for the AA along with the coursework for the accounting cur-riculum. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree require-ments. Students should note prerequisites and other sequencing requirements and consult an Advisor whenever taking advan-tage of other options. Information on possible alternate courses to fulfill general education requirements may be found on page 59.

accounting curriculum courses credits


or MATH 106 or a higher-level math course♦ BMGT 110 Introduction to Business and Management 3

(recommended accounting-related course for the curriculum for students with no prior business experience)

♦ ACCT 220 Principles of Accounting I 3

introductory courses (to be taken within the first 30 credits)♦ ACCT 221 Principles of Accounting II 3 ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 or ECON 203 Introduction to Microeconomics

(required for BS in accounting)or other behavioral and social sciences course


or other biological and physical sciences lecture and laboratory course



or CMST 303 Advanced Application Software

additional required courses (to be taken after first and introductory courses) PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues 3 or a foreign language course

or other arts and humanities course PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3 or SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology



or other biological and physical sciences lecture course♦ A core course for the curriculum 3 HIST 142 Western Civilization II 3 or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865

or other arts and humanities/historical perspective course (discipline must differ from other humanities course)

SPCH 100 Foundations of Oral Communication 3 or WRTG 490 Writing for Managers

or other communication, writing, or speech course♦ BMGT 380 Business Law I 3 or STAT 230 Business Statistics

or other accounting-related course for the curriculum

♦ BMGT 364 Management and Organization Theory 3or other accounting-related course for the curriculum

♦ A core course for the curriculum 3♦ A core course for the curriculum 3

elective courses (to be chosen from any course to complete the 60 credits for the degree)

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Total credits for AA in General Studies with Accounting Curriculum 60

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programs oF stUdybusiness and management curriculum


Within the overall outcomes of the AA degree in general stud-ies, the specialized curriculum in business and management will allow students to

• Utilizecorebusinessconceptsandprinciplestopursuerelated professional and educational goals.



coursework for aa in general studies with business and management curriculum

• Corecourses(15credits):ChosenfromBMGT110(re-quired for students with no previous business experience), ACCT 220 and 221, ECON 201 and 203, and STAT 230 (or 200)

• Management-relatedcourses(6credits):ChosenfromanyACCT, BMGT, CMIS, ECON, FINC, HRMN, IFSM, and MRKT courses; any 3-credit CMST courses; GVPT 210; and PSYC 321 and 361.

• Electives(4credits):Anycoursesrelatedtointerests/goals


The following course sequence outlines all the requirements for the AA along with the coursework for the business and man-agement curriculum. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree requirements. Students should note prerequisites and other se-quencing requirements and consult an Advisor whenever taking advantage of other options. Information on possible alternate courses to fulfill general education requirements may be found on page 59.

business and management curriculum courses credits



(required core course for students with no prior business experience; also required for BS in Business Administration)

introductory courses (to be taken within the first 30 credits) ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3

(required for BS in Business Administration; strongly recommended) or other behavioral and social sciences course




♦ IFSM 201 Concepts and Applications of Information Technology 3

or CMST 303 Advanced Application Software♦ ACCT 220 Principles of Accounting I 3

(core course for the curriculum) PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues 3 or a foreign language course

or other arts and humanities course

additional required courses (to be taken after first and introductory courses)♦ STAT 200 Introduction to Statistics 3 or STAT 230 Introductory Business Statistics

(core course for the curriculum) PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3 or SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology


♦ ACCT 221 Principles of Accounting II 3(core course for the curriculum)


or other biological and physical sciences lecture course♦ ECON 203 Introduction to Microeconomics 3

(core course for the curriculum) HIST 142 Western Civilization II 3 or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865



or other communication, writing or speech course♦ Management-related course for the curriculum 3

(course required for BS in Business Administration is recommended)

♦ Management-related course for the curriculum 3(course required for BS in Business Administration is recommended)

elective courses (to be chosen from any courses to complete the 60 credits for the degree—courses applicable to the bs in business administration are recommended)

4

Total credits for AA in General Studies with Business and Management Curriculum 60


programs oF stUdycomputer studies curriculum


Within the overall outcomes of the AA degree in general stud-ies, the specialized curriculum in computer studies will allow students to

• Applyselectedrangeoffundamentalcomputer-basedskillsto advance professional and educational goals.



coursework for aa in general studies with computer studies curriculum

• Requiredcorecourses(3credits):CMIS102oraprogram-ming language course

• Computerstudies-relatedcourse(12credits):AnyCMIS,CMST, CMIT, CMSC, CSIA, or IFSM courses

• Electives(10credits):Anycoursesrelatedtointerestsandgoals


The following course sequence outlines all the requirements for the AA along with the coursework for the computer stud-ies. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree require-ments. Students should note prerequisites and other sequencing requirements and consult an Advisor whenever taking advan-tage of other options. Information on possible alternate courses to fulfill general education requirements may be found on page 59.

computer studies curriculum courses credits



introductory courses (to be taken within the first 30 credits)♦ CMIS 102 Introduction to Problem Solving and Algorithm

Design 3(required for BS in computer studies; first required core

course for the curriculum)♦ Computer studies-related course for the curriculum 3 PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues 3 or a foreign language course

or other arts and humanities courseBoth BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology 3 and BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology 1 or BIOL 103 Introduction to Biology



or CMST 303 Advanced Application Software♦ Computer studies-related course for the curriculum 3 WRTG 291 Research Writing 3

or other communications/writing course GVPT 170 American Government 3

or other behavioral and social sciences course

additional required courses (to be taken after first and introductory courses) PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3 or SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology



or other biological and physical sciences lecture course HIST 142 Western Civilization II 3 or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865



or other communication, writing, or speech course♦ Computer studies-related course for the curriculum 3♦ Computer studies-related course for the curriculum 3

elective courses (chosen from any courses to complete 60 credits for the degree—cmis, cmst, or iFsm courses that may be applied to the bs in a computing field are recommended)

10

Total credits for AA in General Studies with Computer Studies Curriculum 60

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programs oF stUdyForeign language area studies


Within the overall outcomes of the AA degree in general stud-ies, the specialized curriculum in foreign language area studies will allow students to

• Utilizeintermediateforeignlanguageskillsandrelatedcul-tural knowledge in a variety of personal and professional settings.




The following course sequence outlines all the requirements for the AA along with the coursework for the foreign language area studies curriculum (all courses must be from the same area: Japanese or Korean). Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree requirements. Students should note prerequisites and other se-quencing requirements and consult an Advisor whenever taking advantage of other options. Information on possible alternate courses to fulfill general education requirements may be found on page 59.

Japanese

coursework for aa in general studies with Foreign language area studies curriculum - Japanese

• Corecourses(12credits):SequentialJAPNcourses,num-bered 111-112 and 114-115

• Relatedareastudiescourses(12credits):Anycoursesintheculture, history, language, literature, or government and politics of the area

• Elective(1credit):Anycoursesrelatedtothestudent’sin-terests and goals

Foreign language area studies curriculum courses - Japanese credits

First courses (within first 18 credits)Note: Placement tests are required for MATH and WRTG courses. LIBS 150 Introduction to Research 1 WRTG 101 Introduction to Writing 3 MATH 107 College Algebra 3

or MATH 106 or a higher-level math course♦ JAPN 111 Elementary Japanese I 3

introductory courses (take within first 30 credits)Both BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology 3 and BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology 1 or BIOL 103 Introduction to Biology




or CMST 303 Advanced Application Software HIST 142 Western Civilization II 3 or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865


♦ JAPN 112 Elementary Japanese II 3♦ JAPN 114 Elementary Japanese III 3 GVPT 200 International Political Relations 3

or other behavioral and social sciences course♦ JAPN 115 Elementary Japanese IV 3

additional required courses for the associate of arts degree (taken after first and introductory courses)♦ ASTD 284 Foundations of East Asian Civilization 3 or ASTD 285 Introduction to Modern East Asia

(or other course related to Japanese Studies)♦ ASTD 333 Japanese Life and Culture I 3 or ASTD 334 Japanese Life and Culture II

(or other course related to Japanese Studies)♦ ASTD 301 The Japanese: Adapting the Past, Building the

Future 3(or other course related to Japanese Studies)


or other course to fulfill the biological and physical sciences lecture requirement

ANTH 102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3or other course to fulfill the second behavioral and social sciences requirement (discipline must differ from first)

PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues 3or other arts and humanities course(discipline must differ from other humanities course)

SPCH 100 Foundations of Oral Communication 3or other communication, writing, or speech course

♦ GVPT 453 Recent East Asian Politics 3(or other course related to Japanese Studies)

elective courses (choose any course(s) to complete the 60 credits for the degree)

1

Total credits for AA in General Studies with Foreign Language Area Studies Curriculum - Japanese 60


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coursework for aa in general studies with Foreign language area studies curriculum - korean

• Corecourses(12credits):SequentialKORNcourses,num-bered 111-112 and 114-115

• Relatedareastudiescourses(12credits):Anycoursesintheculture, history, language, literature, or government and politics of the area

• Elective(1credit):Anycoursesrelatedtointerestsandgoals

Foreign language area studies curriculum courses - korean credits

First courses (within first 18 credits)Note: Placement tests are required for MATH and WRTG courses. LIBS 150 Introduction to Research 1 WRTG 101 Introduction to Writing 3 MATH 107 College Algebra 3

or MATH 106 or a higher-level math course♦ KORN 111 Elementary Korean I 3

introductory courses (take within first 30 credits)Both BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology 3 and BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology 1 or BIOL 103 Introduction to Biology




or CMST 303 Advanced Application Software HIST 142 Western Civilization II 3 or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865


♦ KORN 112 Elementary Korean II 3♦ KORN 114 Elementary Korean III 3 GVPT 200 International Political Relations 3

or other behavioral and social sciences course♦ KORN 115 Elementary Korean IV 3

additional required courses for the associate of arts degree (taken after first and introductory courses) ♦ ASTD 284 Foundations of East Asian Civilization 3 or ASTD 285 Introduction to Asian Studies II

(or other course related to Korean Studies)♦ ASTD 353 Korean Life and Culture I 3

(or other course related to Korean Studies)♦ ASTD 302 The Two Koreas: Problems and Prospects 3

(or other course related to Korean Studies) NSCI 100 Introduction to Physical Science 3 or ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy


ANTH 102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3or other course to fulfill the second behavioral and social sciences requirement (discipline must differ from first)

PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues 3or other arts and humanities course(discipline must differ from other humanities course)


♦ GVPT 453 Recent East Asia Politics 3(or other course related to Korean Studies)

elective (choose any course(s) to complete the 60 credits for the degree)

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Total credits for AA in General Studies with Foreign Language Area Studies Curriculum - Korean 60

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programs oF stUdymanagement studies curriculum


Within the overall outcomes of the AA degree in general stud-ies, the specialized curriculum in management studies will allow students to

• Applyknowledgefrommanagement-relateddisciplinestoadvance professional and educational goals.



coursework for aa in general studies with management studies curriculum

• Management-relatedcourses(15credits):ChosenfromanyACCT, BMGT, CMIS, CMST, ECON, FINC, HRMN, IFSM, and MRKT courses; WRTG 490; GVPT 210; PSYC 321 and 361; and STAT 230 (or 200)

• Elective(10credits):Anycoursesrelatedtothestudent’sinterests and goals


The following course sequence outlines all the requirements for the AA along with the coursework for the management studies curriculum. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree require-ments. Students should consult an Advisor whenever taking advantage of other options. Information on possible alternate courses to fulfill general education requirements may be found on page 59.

management studies curriculum courses credits



(recommended management-related course for the curriculum for students with no prior business experience; also required for BS in Business Administration)

introductory courses (to be taken within the first 30 credits) GVPT 170 American Government 3

or other behavioral and social sciences courseBoth BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology 3 and BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology 1 or BIOL 103 Introduction to Biology


ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 or ECON 203 Introduction to Microeconomics

(required for BS in management studies) or other behavioral and social sciences course (discipline must differ from first)



or CMST 303 Advanced Application Software PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues 3 or a foreign language course


additional required courses (to be taken after first and introductory courses)♦ STAT 230 Business Statistics 3

(recommended management-related course for the curriculum; required for BS in management studies)




SPCH 100 Foundations of Oral Communication 3 or WRTG 394 Advanced Business Writing

or other communication, writing, or speech course♦ BMGT 364 Management and Organization Theory 3 or BMGT 160 Principles of Supervision

or other management-related course for the curriculum♦ Management-related course for the curriculum 3

(courses that may be applied to BS in management studies are recommended)

♦ Management-related course for the curriculum 3(courses that may be applied to BS in management studies are recommended)

elective courses (chosen from any courses to complete 60 credits for the degree — courses that may be applied to bs in management studies are recommended)

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Total credits for AA in General Studies with Management Studies Curriculum 60


programs oF stUdymathematics curriculum


Within the overall outcomes of the AA degree in general stud-ies, the specialized curriculum in mathematics will allow stu-dents to

• Employappropriatemathematicalmethodsandtechnolo-gies to accomplish quantitative tasks in professional and educational contexts.



coursework for aa in general studies with mathematics curriculum

• Requiredmathematicscorecourses(18-20credits):MATH130, 131, and 132 (or 140 and 141); 240 (or 246); 241; and STAT 230 (or 200)

• Mathematics-relatedcourse(3credits):ChosenfromanyMATH course numbered 108 or higher; or any course chosen from ACCT or FINC; CHEM 103 and 113; CMIS 102, 170 (or CMSC 150) and 242; ECON 201, 203, 430, and 440; and PHYS 111 or higher

• Electives(2-4credits):Anycoursesrelatedtointerestsandgoals


The following course sequence outlines all the requirements for the AA along with the coursework for the Mathematics cur-riculum. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree require-ments. Students should note prerequisites and other sequencing requirements and consult an Advisor whenever taking advan-tage of other options. Information on possible alternate courses to fulfill general education requirements may be found on page 59.

mathematics curriculum courses credits


or MATH 106 or a higher-level math courseNote: Courses applied to general education requirements may not be applied to the major.

MATH 108 Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry 3(prerequisite for later courses)

introductory courses (to be taken within the first 30 credits) HIST 142 Western Civilization II 3 or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865


NSCI 100 Introduction to Physical Science 3 and NSCI 101 Physical Science Laboratory 1




or CMST 303 Advanced Application Software ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 or ECON 203 Principles of Microeconomics

or other behavioral and social sciences course♦ MATH 130 Calculus A 3

(required core course for the curriculum)♦ MATH 131 Calculus B 3

(required core course for the curriculum)♦ MATH 132 Calculus C 3

(required core course for the curriculum)

additional required courses (to be taken after first and introductory courses) BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology 3 or ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy

or other biological and physical sciences lecture course PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3 or SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology


PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues 3 or a foreign language course



♦ MATH 241 Calculus III 4(required core course for the curriculum)

♦ MATH 240 Introduction to Linear Algebra 3-4 or MATH 246 Differential Equations

(required core course for the curriculum)♦ STAT 230 Introductory Business Statistics 3 or STAT 200 Introduction to Statistics

(required core course for the curriculum)♦ A mathematics-related course for the curriculum 3

Total credits for AA in General Studies with Mathematics Curriculum 60-61

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Bachelor’s DegreesAt the undergraduate level, UMUC offers the Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees, as well as the As-sociate of Arts (AA) degree and entry and advanced-level certifi-cates.

Current UMUC degree programs are open to UMUC stu-dents anywhere in the world. By combining traditional on-site courses with courses offered through Distance Education, stu-dents can fulfill degree requirements in a wide variety of majors. Students should consult Advisors and site-specific materials to determine which programs they may normally expect to com-plete from their geographic location. Requirements for degrees vary according to the major and minor. The requirements that all candidates for the bachelor’s degree must meet are summa-rized in the following section.

expectationsUMUC aims to produce graduates who are well prepared to be responsible citizens of a global society as well as effective partici-pants in the complex, fast-changing world of work. A bachelor’s degree from UMUC offers a multidimensional experience, combining an educational foundation with cross-curricular breadth and focused study in an academic discipline. Through that experience, UMUC graduates develop and demonstrate the hallmarks of the educated person: intellectual ability, curi-osity, and flexibility; fundamental skills in reasoning, analysis, and expression; understanding of the principles of scientific and intellectual inquiry; awareness of global and historical contexts; and civic and ethical responsibility.

The UMUC degree begins with basic intellectual tools, ensur-ing through the general education and other degree require-ments that students are able to demonstrate

•Effectivewritingandoralcommunicationskills

•Competenceintheuseofinformationtechnology

•Competenceininformationliteracyskills

•Competenceinmathematicalandquantitativereasoningskills

•Competenceincriticalanalysis,criticalreasoning,andproblem solving

•Understandingofkeyconceptsandprinciplesofthenatural, social, and behavioral sciences

•Knowledgeofdiverseculturesandhistoricalperiods

•Understandingofframeworksforethicaldecisionmakingand the ability to apply them

UMUC conducts learning outcomes assessments to measure and improve student learning in these areas as well as in specific disciplinary knowledge and skills.

In pursuit of an academic major (and minor), the UMUC student acquires mastery of a considerable body of knowledge in a specific academic subject area or group of related subjects. Each major provides clearly articulated learning outcomes for the knowledge, skills, and abilities a student is expected to acquire in completing the major.

reQUirementsIn general, the UMUC degree requirements that apply to a student are those that were in effect when the student began continuous enrollment in any public institution of higher edu-cation in Maryland (including UMUC). If a student has not been continuously enrolled, the requirements that apply are those in effect at UMUC when the student resumes continuous enrollment. To be considered continuously enrolled, degree-seeking students must be, or have been, enrolled at UMUC or a Maryland public institution of higher education and have had no more than two sequential years of non-enrollment. When a continuously enrolled student chooses to change his or her degree program, the student may be subject to the degree re-quirements in effect at the time of the change.

The following requirements for the BA and BS are applicable to students who enroll during academic year 2011-2012.

major, minor, and elective requirementsA. Academic Major (30-38 credits)

The number of credits required to complete an academic major varies according to the academic program. At least half the credits must be earned by completing upper-level courses (numbered 300 and higher) within the major and through UMUC. Students must earn a grade of C or above. Specific coursework is prescribed for each major and is described in the following section.

Students may receive a dual major on completion of all requirements for both majors, including the required mini-mum number of credits for each major and all the general education requirements for both majors. However, the same course may not be used to fulfill requirements for more than one major.

Certain restrictions apply for double majors (including use of credit and applicable combinations of majors). Students may not major in two programs with excessive overlap of required coursework. Students should consult an Academic Advisor before selecting a double major.


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credits a. communications 12

WRTG 101 (3 credits)

Must be completed within the first 18 credits. Placement test required. May not be earned through credit by examination.

Another writing course (3 credits)

All 3-credit WRTG courses (except WRTG 288, 388, 486A, or 486B); ENGL 102, 294, 303, and 485; and JOUR 201 apply.

A course in communication, writing, or speech (3 credits)

All 3-credit COMM, SPCH, and WRTG courses (except 486A and 486B); ENGL 102, 281, 294, 303, 384, and 485; and JOUR 201 apply.-

An upper-level advanced writing course (3 credits)

WRTG 391, 393, and 394 apply. May not be earned by examination.

No more than 3 credits in writing may be earned by examination.

b. arts and humanities 6

One course that offers a historical perspective (any 3-credit ARTH or HIST course except ARTH 100).

One 3-credit course chosen from the following disciplines: ARTH, ARTT, ASTD (depending on course content), GRCO, HIST, HUMN, MUSC, PHIL, THET, dance, literature, or foreign language.

The two courses must be in different disciplines.

c. behavioral and social sciences 6

One 3-credit course each in two of the following disciplines: AASP (AASP 201 only), ANTH, ASTD (depending on course content), BEHS, CCJS (CCJS 100, 105, 350, 360, 432, 453, 454, and 461 only), ECON, GEOG, GERO (except GERO 341, 342, 351, and 353), GVPT, PSYC, SOCY, or WMST (WMST 200 only).

d. biological and physical sciences 7

A science lecture course (3 credits) with related laboratory course (1 credit) or a science course combining lecture and laboratory (4 credits).

Any other science course (3 credits).

Courses from the following disciplines may satisfy both requirements: ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, NSCI, NUTR, PHYS, biotechnology, botany, entomology, general science, and zoology.

e. mathematics 3

MATH 106, MATH 107, or a course at or above the level of college algebra.

Must be completed within the first 18 credits. Placement test required.

Note: MATH 115 (or MATH 107–108) is required for the majors in computer science and environmental management.

F. interdisciplinary or emerging issues 7

One course (LIBS 150) in information literacy and research methods (1 credit), which must be completed within the first 18 credits.

A total of 6 credits in computing courses as follows:

• IFSM 201 or CMST 303 (3 credits)• Anadditionalcomputingcourseappropriatetothe

academic major (3 credits)

Students should refer to the specific major for requirements or recommendations. Unless otherwise specified, upper- or lower-level courses in CMIS, CMIT, CMSC, CMST, CSIA, and IFSM and ACCT 326 apply. Note: Either IFSM 300 or ACCT 326 is required for majors in emergency management, homeland security, and all business-related fields.

Total General Education Requirements 41

baccalaUreate-level general edUcation reQUirements (41 cr.)Note: Courses applied to general education requirements may not be applied toward major, minor, or elective requirements and may not be taken pass/fail.

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programs oF stUdyB. Academic Minor (15-17 credits)

Choosing a minor is strongly encouraged even though it is optional for all but accounting majors. Students may not take a major and minor in the same area and may not re-ceive a dual minor. The number of credits required to com-plete an academic minor varies according to the academic program. At least half the credits earned within the minor must be upper level (unless otherwise specified) and must be earned through UMUC. No grade may be lower than a C. Specific coursework is prescribed for each minor and is described in the following section.

C. Electives (24-34 credits)

Electives may be taken in any academic discipline. No more than 21 credits may consist of vocational or technical credit. Pass/fail credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits, may be ap-plied toward electives only.

Total Major, Minor, and Elective Requirements 79 credits

overall bachelor’s degree requirementsIn addition to the general education requirements and the ma-jor, minor, and elective requirements listed above, the require-ments listed below pertain to all bachelor’s degrees:

1. Students must complete a minimum of 120 credits.

2. Students must maintain a minimum overall grade-point av-erage of 2.0 (C) and a minimum grade of C for any course applied to the academic major or minor.

3. Within the 120 credits required, the following coursework must be taken through UMUC:• 30credits(normallythefinal30)

•Halfoftherequirednumberofcreditswithinboththemajor and the minor

• 15creditsattheupperlevel—coursesnumbered300to499—preferably within the major or minor

4. At least 45 credits must be upper level and include:• Atleastonehalfofthecreditsrequiredforthemajor

• 3creditsinadvancedwriting

The remaining upper-level credits may be earned in any part of the curriculum.

5. At least half the required number of credits for any aca-demic major or minor must be earned through graded coursework. Credit earned by examination, portfolio assess-ment, internships/Cooperative Education, or non-collegiate training does not count as graded coursework.

Total Degree Requirements 120 Credits

curricula from previous catalogsSome students seeking bachelor’s degrees will be following curricula from previous UMUC Asia Catalogs. Information on those curricula may be found on the UMUC Asia Web site at www.asia.umuc.edu.

second bachelor’s degreeAt UMUC, students who have already received a bachelor’s degree from UMUC or from another approved institution can broaden their education by earning a second bachelor’s degree in a different major. However, students may not earn a second bachelor’s degree with a double major. Students may not earn a second bachelor’s degree in General Studies, and may not earn an academic minor in the second degree.

In order to begin working toward a second bachelor’s degree, a student must have completed his or her first bachelor’s degree. For a second bachelor’s degree, students need to complete at least 30 credits through UMUC. The combined credit from both bachelor’s degrees must add up to at least 150 credits.

To qualify for academic honors in a second bachelor’s degree, the student must complete at least 45 new credits through UMUC with the requisite grade point average.

Students must complete all requirements for the major. If any of these requirements were satisfied in the previous degree, the remaining credits should be satisfied with courses related to the major. For purposes of determining what major require-ments apply to a given student, the applicable date is the date the student started coursework at UMUC after being admitted into the second undergraduate degree program. As with other degrees, continuous enrollment at UMUC is required. A mini-mum grade-point average of 2.0 in all courses taken through UMUC is required for graduation.

Students should consult an Academic Advisor before beginning work toward a second degree. Advisors will be glad to explain the requirements for a second bachelor’s degree.


programs oF stUdykey to maJors and minors

discipline major minorAccounting Page 72 Page 74African American Studies *wwwArt *wwwArt History *wwwBiology *wwwBiotechnology *wwwBusiness Administration Page 74 Page 75Business Law and Public Policy *wwwBusiness Supply Chain Management *wwwCommunication Studies Page 76 Page 77Computer and Information Science Page 78Computer Networking and Security *wwwComputer Science *wwwComputing Page 79Criminal Justice Page 80 Page 81Customer Service Management *wwwCybersecurity *wwwDigital Media and Web Technologies Page 81East Asian Studies Page 83 Page 84Economics *wwwEmergency Management *www *wwwEnglish Page 85 Page 86Environmental Management *www *wwwFinance *www *wwwFire Service Administration *www *wwwForensics *wwwGeneral Studies Page 86Gerontology *www *wwwGlobal Business and Public Policy *wwwGraphic Communication *wwwHistory Page 88 Page 89Homeland Security *www *wwwHumanities Page 90 Page 91Human Resource Management Page 91 Page 93Information Systems Management Page 93International Business Management *wwwInvestigative Forensics *wwwJournalism *wwwLaboratory Management *wwwLegal Studies *wwwManagement Studies Page 95Marketing *www *wwwMathematical Sciences *wwwMicrobiology *wwwNatural Science *wwwPhilosophy *wwwPolitical Science Page 97 Page 98Psychology Page 98 Page 100Social Science Page 100Sociology Page 102Speech Communication *wwwStrategic and Entrepreneurial Management *wwwWomen’s Studies *www

Note: Students may have access to these additional programs through study with UMUC Stateside (*www.umuc.edu/students/ academics) or in Europe (*www.ed.umuc.edu/undergrad/index.html).

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programs oF stUdybachelor’s degree cUrricUla

majors and minorsThe academic major requires 30 to 38 credits, while the mi-nor requires 15 to 17 credits. Accounting majors must claim a minor course of study and all other students are encouraged to pursue a minor. Half of the credit applied toward any major and any minor must be earned by successfully completing up-per level courses; at least half the credits for any major or minor must be taken through UMUC. At least half of the credit ap-plied toward a major or minor must be earned through graded coursework. Except where otherwise stated, a maximum of six one-credit courses may be applied toward a major and a maxi-mum of six one-credit courses may be applied toward a minor. See major and minor listings for specific requirements.

bachelor oF arts (ba) and bachelor oF science (bs)Each major is available only for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) or the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. Dual majors are available for the Bachelor of Science degree. Here are some of the BA and BS majors it is most feasible for UMUC students to com-plete while in Asia:

majors available in asia for the bachelor of arts*

•CommunicationStudies• EastAsianStudies• English•History•Humanities

majors available in asia for the bachelor of science*

• Accounting• BusinessAdministration•ComputerandInformationScience•ComputerStudies•CriminalJustice•GeneralStudies**•HumanResourceManagement• InformationSystemsManagement•ManagementStudies• PoliticalScience• Psychology• SocialScience

* For a list of all available degrees, including those primarily offered online, see page 71.**Students must consult an Academic Advisor before selecting this major. General Studies is not available for a dual major.

accoUntingStudents may seek either an academic major or minor in ac-counting.

major in accountingThe accounting major combines theory and practice to prepare students for analysis of and reporting on the economic activi-ties of organizations and communicating of that information to decision makers. Students develop skills in managerial account-ing, budgeting, accounting systems, internal controls, financial analysis, financial reporting, internal and external auditing, taxation, and international accounting. The major prepares stu-dents for a range of accounting careers in profit, not-for-profit, and government organizations.


The student who graduates with a major in Accounting will be able to

• Workeffectivelywithinterdisciplinaryprofessionalsanddiverse stakeholders.

• Communicatewithfinancialandnonfinancialaudiencesin a clear and concise manner, by making appropriate deci-sions about relevancy, reliability, and medium.

• Research,prepare,analyze,andreviewfinancialandbusi-ness data by applying accounting and business management principles and standards to produce financial and business reports.

• Proficientlyusecurrenttechnologyandanalyticaltoolstoperform business functions, work collaboratively, and facili-tate decision making.

• Employanalysis,criticalthinking,andproblemsolvingtoidentify, test, and validate processes, systems, and financial data to advise stakeholders.

• Define,develop,anddemonstrateethicalbusinesspracticesand accountability by identifying and addressing current and emerging ethical and regulatory issues.

• Developprofessionallybycollaborating,training,mentor-ing, negotiating, solving problems creatively, and participat-ing in networking activities to demonstrate and develop leadership skills.

degree requirements

A degree with a major in Accounting requires the successful completion of 120 credits of coursework, including 54 credits for the major and mandatory minor in business administration; 41 credits in general education requirements (GERs); and 25 elective credits. At least 18 credits in the major and 9 credits


programs oF stUdyin the minor must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).

requirements for the accounting majorCoursework for a major in Accounting, with a mandatory minor in business administration, includes the following:

• Requiredcorecourses(21credits):ACCT220,221,310, 311, 321, 323, and 422

• Supplementalmajorcourses(12credits):Anyupper-level ACCT courses

• Requiredcapstonecourse(3credits):ACCT495

• Requiredminorcourses(18credits):STAT230(or200); ACCT 411 (or BMGT 496); BMGT 364 and 380; FINC 330; and MRKT 310

• Requiredrelatedcourses(9credits)whichmaybeapplied anywhere in the degree: ACCT 326 (or IFSM 300), ECON 201 and 203.


The following course sequence outlines all the requirements for the BS in accounting. Coursework for the major is indicated by ♦. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree require-ments. Students should consult an Advisor whenever taking advantage of other options. Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found on page 69.

accounting degree courses credits


or MATH 106 or a higher-level math course BMGT 110 Introduction to Business and Management 3

(strongly recommended elective for students with no prior business experience)

♦ ACCT 220 Principles of Accounting I 3

introductory courses (to be taken within the first 30 credits)♦ ACCT 221 Principles of Accounting II 3 ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3

(related requirement for the major; also fulfills the first behavioral and social sciences requirement)






Foundation courses (to be taken within the first 60 credits) PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues 3 or a foreign language course

or other arts and humanities course♦ STAT 230 Introductory Business Statistics 3 or STAT 200 Introduction to Statistics ECON 203 Introduction to Microeconomics 3

(related requirement for the major) GVPT 170 American Government 3


PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3 or SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology


BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology 3 or ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy

or other biological and physical sciences lecture course♦ ACCT 310 Intermediate Accounting I 3 HIST 142 Western Civilization II 3 or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865

or other arts and humanities perspective course (discipline must differ from other humanities course)

♦ ACCT 321 Cost Accounting 3 SPCH 100 Foundations of Oral Communication 3 or WRTG 490 Writing for Managers

or other communication, writing or speech course ACCT 326 Accounting Information Systems 3 or IFSM 300 Information Systems In Organizations

fulfills the interdisciplinary issues/computing requirement; students should note prerequisites

additional required courses (to be taken after introductory and foundation courses)♦ BMGT 364 Management and Organization Theory 3♦ ACCT 311 Intermediate Accounting II 3♦ ACCT 323 Federal Income Tax I 3♦ ACCT 411 Ethics and Professionalism in Accounting 3 or BMGT 496 Business Ethics♦ ACCT 422 Auditing Theory and Practice 3 WRTG 394 Advanced Business Writing 3

or other communications/upper-level advanced writing course

♦ ACCT 410 Accounting for Government and Not-for-Profit Organizations 3or other upper-level ACCT course (supplemental major course)

♦ ACCT 425 International Accounting 3or other supplemental major course

♦ FINC 330 Business Finance 3♦ ACCT 433 Audit and Control of Information Technology 3

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♦ BMGT 380 Business Law I 3♦ ACCT 427 Advanced Auditing 3

or other supplemental major course♦ MRKT 310 Marketing Principles 3

capstone course for major (to be taken in the last 15 credits)♦ ACCT 495 Contemporary Issues in Accounting Practice 3

additional elective courses (to be taken in the last 60 credits along with required major courses) 19

recommended electiveACCT 426 Advanced Cost Accounting

(may meet requirements for certain graduate degree programs at UMUC)

Total credits for BS in Accounting 120

minor in accountingThe Accounting minor complements the skills the student gains in his or her major discipline by providing a study of how the accounting environment measures and communicates the economic activities of organizations to enable stakeholders to make informed decisions regarding the allocation of limited resources.

requirements for the minor

A minor in accounting requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in Accounting. Any ACCT courses apply. Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the minor. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.

For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor’s degree, students should refer to their major and pages 68-72.

bUsiness administrationStudents may seek either an academic major or minor in Busi-ness Administration.

major in business administrationThe business administration curriculum provides the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in business and management. It includes studies in accounting, business law and public policy, business supply chain management, cus-tomer service and operations management, ethics and social responsibility, finance, human resource management and labor relations, international business, strategic and entrepreneurial management, organizational behavior, marketing and sales, and statistical analysis. A major in business administration prepares

graduates for careers in for-profit and not-for-profit organiza-tions and the public sector.


The student who graduates with a major in Business Adminis-tration will be able to

• Planandcommunicateasharedvisionfortheorganizationthat will drive strategy, assist with decision making, and position the organization in the business environment.

• Employcriticalthinkingtoevaluatequalitativeandquanti-tative data and effectively communicate across all layers of the organization.

• Develop,communicate,implement,andfollowpoliciesandprocedures that inform and guide operations to reduce cost and organizational risk and promote ethical practices.

• Managepeople,time,andresourcesbyutilizingeffectiveemployment practices, encouraging team building, and mentoring junior members of the staff.

• Designandexecutepersonalandemployeedevelopmentsystems to enhance job performance and leadership skills.

degree requirements

A degree with a major in Business Administration requires the successful completion of 120 credits of coursework, including 36 credits for the major; 41 credits in general education re-quirements (GERs); and 43 credits in the minor, electives, and other degree requirements. At least 18 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).

requirements for the business administration majorCoursework for a major in Business Administration in-cludes the following:

• Requiredfoundationcourses(12credits):BMGT110(or prior business experience and an additional course chosen from ACCT, BMGT, ENMT, FINC, HRMN, or MRKT courses), ACCT 220 and 221, and STAT 230 (or STAT 200)

• Requiredcorecourses(21credits):BMGT364,365,380, and 496; FINC 330; HRMN 300; and MRKT 310

• Requiredcapstonecourse(3credits):BMGT495

• Requiredrelatedcourses(9credits),whichmaybeapplied anywhere in the degree: ACCT 326 (or IFSM 300), ECON 201 and 203


programs oF stUdyrecommended sequence

The following course sequence outlines all the requirements for the BS in Business Administration. Coursework for the major is indicated by ♦. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree requirements. Students should consult an Advisor whenever taking advantage of other options. Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education require-ments (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found on page 69.

business administration degree courses credits



(students with business experience should substitute an additional business course in the last 60 credits of study)

introductory courses (to be taken within the first 30 credits) ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3

(related requirement for the major; also fulfills the first behavioral and social sciences requirement)





or CMST 303 Advanced Application Software♦ ACCT 220 Principles of Accounting I 3 PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues 3 or a foreign language course


Foundation courses (to be taken within the first 60 credits)♦ STAT 230 Introductory Business Statistics 3 or STAT 200 Introduction to Statistics GVPT 170 American Government 3


♦ ACCT 221 Principles of Accounting II 3 BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology 3 or ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy

or other biological and physical sciences lecture course ECON 203 Introduction to Microeconomics 3

(related requirement for major)

HIST 142 Western Civilization II 3 or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865


SPCH 100 Foundations of Oral Communication 3 or WRTG 293 Introduction to Professional Writing

or other communication, writing or speech course IFSM 300 Information Systems in Organizations 3 or ACCT 326 Accounting Information Systems

(related requirement for the major; also fulfills the interdisciplinary issues/computing requirement)

additional required courses (to be taken after introductory and foundation courses)♦ BMGT 364 Management and Organization Theory 3 WRTG 394 Advanced Business Writing 3


♦ BMGT 365 Organization Leadership 3♦ MRKT 310 Marketing Principles 3♦ BMGT 380 Business Law I 3♦ HRMN 300 Human Resource Management 3♦ FINC 330 Business Finance 3♦ BMGT 496 Business Ethics 3

capstone course for major (to be taken in the last 15 credits)♦ BMGT 495 Strategic Management 3

minor and/or elective courses (to be taken in the last 60 credits along with required major courses)

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Recommended Minors

Human Resource Management, Marketing, Finance, or other business-related minor

Recommended Electives MATH 140 Calculus I

(for students who plan to go on to graduate school; students should note prerequisites)

WRTG 490 Writing for Managers

Total credits for BS in Business Administration 120

minor in business administrationThe Business Administration minor complements the skills the student gains in his or her major discipline by providing a study of principles and techniques used in organizing, planning, man-aging, and leading within various organizations.


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Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the minor. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.

For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor’s degree, students should refer to their major requirements listing and the overall degree requirements outlined on pages 68-72.

commUnication stUdiesStudents may seek either an academic major or minor in Com-munication Studies.

major in communication studiesThe major in Communication Studies provides students with an appropriate balance of theoretical knowledge and sophis-ticated, practical communication skills. Students learn how people create and use messages to generate meaning within and across various contexts, cultures, channels, and media. The multidisciplinary curriculum covers speech communication, mass communication and new media, journalism, public rela-tions, business writing, and technical writing. It encourages students to develop written, oral, and visual communication skills; to apply communication theories to both personal and professional situations; and to increase their understanding of human interaction. Students with a major in Communication Studies are prepared for a wide variety of careers in areas such as journalism, public relations, marketing, communication, and professional writing.


The student who graduates with a major in Communication Studies will be able to

• Applyanalyticalskillsininterpreting,using,anddeliveringinformation, particularly through mass media.

• Createprofessionalwritten,oral,andvisualcommunicationfor specific purposes and diverse audiences, applying struc-tural and stylistic conventions.

• Design,create,and/orselectmultimediacomponentsandintegrate them into print, broadcast, and online media-rich resources.

• Managesuccessfulcommunicationactivitieswithintheethical, legal, and financial parameters of the project and of the profession.

• Workwithindividualsandgroupsinwaysthatreflectanunderstanding of both communication theory and profes-sional expectations.

• Useanunderstandingofdiverseandinterculturalperspec-tives as they affect communication practices.

• Designand/oremployspecificresearchmethodologiesandtools to gather information for specific purposes.

degree requirements

A degree with a major in Communication Studies requires the successful completion of 120 credits of coursework, including 33 credits for the major; 41 credits in general education re-quirements (GERs); and 46 credits in the minor, electives, and other degree requirements. At least 15 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).

requirements for the communication studies majorCoursework for a major in Communication Studies in-cludes the following:

• Requiredfoundationcourses(6credits):COMM300and 302

• Speechcommunicationcourse(3credits):AnySPCHcourse

• Masscommunication/mediastudiescourse(3credits):Chosen from COMM 400, 410, and 493 and any JOUR courses

• Diversitycommunicationcourses(6credits):Chosenfrom COMM 380 and SPCH 324, 472, and 482

• Specializationcourseschosenfromasinglearea(9credits): - Professional writing: Chosen from WRTG 393,

394, 489, 490, 493, 494, and 496

- Speech communication: Chosen from any upper-level SPCH courses

- Media studies: Chosen from COMM 400 and 493 and any JOUR courses

• Requiredresearchmethodscourse(3credits):COMM 480

• Capstonecourse(3credits):COMM495


The following course sequence outlines all the requirements for the BA in Communication Studies. Coursework for the major is indicated by ♦. Since some recommended courses fulfill


programs oF stUdymore than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree requirements. Students should consult an Advisor whenever taking advantage of other options. Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education require-ments (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found on page 69.

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introductory courses (to be taken within the first 30 credits)♦ SPCH 100 Foundations of Oral Communication 3

or any speech course HIST 142 Western Civilization II 3 or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865





SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology or GVPT 170 American Government 3

or other behavioral and social sciences course IFSM 201 Concepts and Applications of Information


Foundation courses (to be taken within the first 60 credits)♦ COMM 300 Communication Theory 3♦ COMM 302 Mass Communication and Media Studies 3 PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3 or BEHS 210 Introduction to Social and Behavioral Science



or other biological and physical sciences lecture course PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues 3 or a foreign language course


JOUR 201 Introduction to News Writing 3or other communication, writing or speech course

CMST 310 Fundamentals of Electronic Publishing 3

or CMIS 111 Social Computing and Cybersecurity Best Practicesor other interdisciplinary issues/computing course

additional required courses (to be taken after introductory and foundation courses) WRTG 393 Advanced Technical Writing 3 or WRTG 394 Advanced Business Writing

or other communication/upper level advanced writing course

♦ COMM 400 Mass Media Law 3or other mass communication course for the major

♦ COMM 380 Language in Social Contexts 3or other diversity communication course for the major

♦ SPCH 482 Intercultural Communication 3or other diversity communication course for the major

♦ SPCH 324 Communication and Gender 3or other specialization course for the major

♦ SPCH 426 Conflict Management 3or other specialization course for the major

♦ SPCH 470 Effective Listening 3or other specialization course for the major

♦ COMM 480 Research Methods in Communication Studies 3

capstone course for major (to be taken in the last 15 credits)♦ COMM 495 Senior Seminar in Communication Studies 3

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(to be taken in the last 60 credits along with required major courses)

Total credits for BA in Communication Studies 120

minor in communication studiesThe communication studies minor complements the skills the student gains in his or her major discipline by providing specialized skills in workplace communication, including the development of written and oral communication skills and a greater understanding of human interaction.


A minor in Communication Studies requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in Communication Studies. All COMM, JOUR, SPCH, and WRTG courses apply. It is rec-ommended that students take COMM 300 early in the minor (if they have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements).

Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the minor. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply to all courses.


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programs oF stUdycompUter and inFormation scienceStudents may seek an academic major in Computer and Infor-mation Science.

major in computer and information scienceThe Computer and Information Science major provides an in-depth study of computer and information science through a hands-on approach that enables students to explore computer-based solutions to challenging problems. The curriculum focus-es on problem-solving skills and techniques that can be applied to many disciplines and covers software and Web engineering, relational databases, programming languages, operating sys-tems, computer networks, and distributed systems. Students are prepared for careers in various computing areas, including applications in programming, databases, software engineering, and networking.


The student who graduates with a major in Computer and Information Science will be able to

• Design,implement,secure,andmaintaindatabasesthatmeet user requirements for both transaction processing and data warehouses.

• Design,develop,implement,secure,andmaintainsoftwareapplications that meet user requirements, using current best practices and tools for all application interfaces and do-mains.

• Design,implement,andmaintainareliableandsecurenetwork and services infrastructure.

• Plan,manage,andprovideappropriatedocumentationandcommunication through all phases of the software develop-ment life cycle to ensure successful implementation of an information technology (IT) project that is on time and within budget.

• Identify,learn,andadapttolocalandglobalITtrends,technologies, legalities, and policies, as well as appropriately communicate their impact to key stakeholders.

• Workindependentlyorasaneffectivememberofanap-plication development team to determine and implement systems that meet customer requirements.

degree requirements

A degree with a major in Computer and Information Science requires the successful completion of 120 credits of coursework, including 30 credits for the major; 41 credits in general educa-tion requirements (GERs); and 49 credits in the minor, elec-tive, and other degree requirements. At least 15 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).

requirements for the computer and information science majorCoursework for a major in Computer and Information Science includes the following:

• Introductorycourse(3credits)CMIS170orCMIS111

• Programminglanguagesequence(6credits):Chosenfrom- PC/Java: CMIS 141 and 242

- Mac/Objective C: CMIS 115 and 215

- PC/Microsoft: CMIS 125 and 225

• Corecourses(6credits)CMIS320and330

• Supplementalmajorcourses(6credits):ChosenfromCMIS 102 (for students with no prior programming experience), 255, 310, 315, and 325 (Note: Students should take CMIS 102 before core courses and may apply it toward the interdisciplinary issues/computing requirement rather than toward the major.)

• 400-levelsupplementalmajorcourses(6credits):Chosen from any 400-level CMIS courses (except CMIS 486A and 486B)

• Requiredcapstonecourse(3credits):CMSC495


The following course sequence outlines all the requirements for the BS in Computer and Information Science. Coursework for the major is indicated by ♦. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree requirements. Students should consult an Advisor whenever taking advantage of other options. Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behav-ioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, math-ematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found on page 69.


programs oF stUdycomputer and information science degree courses credits


or MATH 106 or a higher-level math course CMIS 102 Introduction to Problem Solving and Algorithm

Design 3(fulfills the interdisciplinary issues/computing requirement and prerequisite for later courses)

introductory courses (to be taken within the first 30 credits) IFSM 201 Concepts and Applications of Information

Technology 3 or CMST 303 Advanced Application Software PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues 3 or ENGL 240 Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama

or other arts and humanities course♦ CMIS 170 Introduction to XML 3 or CMIS 111 Social Computing and Cybersecurity Best PracticesBoth BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology 3 and BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology 1 or BIOL 103 Introduction to Biology


♦ CMIS 115 Programming in Objective-C for the Mac 3 or CMIS 125 Programming in C# or CMIS 141 Introductory Programming 3 GVPT 170 American Government 3

or other behavioral and social sciences course

Foundation courses (to be taken within the first 60 credits) WRTG 291 Research Writing 3

or other communications/writing course♦ CMIS 215 Programming for the iPhone and iPad 3 or CMIS 225 Developing Windows Presentation Foundation

Applications Using C# or CMIS 242 Intermediate Programming PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3 or SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology




or other arts and humanities/historical perspective course (discipline must differ from the other humanities course)


or other communication, writing or speech course♦ CMIS 320 Relational Database Concepts and Applications 3

additional required courses (to be taken after introductory and foundation courses) WRTG 393 Advanced Technical Writing 3


♦ CMIS 330 Software Engineering Principles and Techniques 3or other supplemental major course

♦ CMIS 310 Computer Systems and Architecture 3or other supplemental major course

♦ CMIS 325 UNIX with Shell Programming 3or other supplemental major course

♦ CMIS 420 Advanced Relational Database Concepts and Applications 3or other 400-level supplemental major course

♦ CMIS 485 Web Database Development 3or other 400-level supplemental major course

capstone course for major (to be taken in the last 15 credits) ♦ CMSC 495 Current Trends and Projects in Computer Science 3


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Total credits for BS in Computer and Information Science 120

compUtingStudents may seek an academic minor in Computing.

minor in computingThe Computing minor complements the skills the student gains in his or her major discipline by providing a study of the principles and techniques used in developing solutions to prac-tical problems.


A minor in Computing requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework chosen from any courses in computer and informa-tion science, computer networking and security, computer sci-ence, computer studies, and information systems management; at least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (num-bered 300 or above). Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the minor. Prerequisites apply for all courses.


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programs oF stUdycriminal JUsticeStudents may seek either an academic major or minor in Crimi-nal Justice.

major in criminal JusticeThe Criminal Justice program provides students with an under-standing of the nature of crime and the personnel, institutions, and processes that prevent or respond to crime. Students learn both the theory and practice of the criminal justice system. The curriculum covers crime and criminal behavior, law enforce-ment, courts, corrections, security, and investigation. It pro-vides a solid foundation for further study or entry into a variety of criminal justice professions.


The student who graduates with a major in Criminal Justice will be able to

• Accuratelycommunicateorallyandinwritingtocompleteorganizational missions in order to ensure public safety.

• Applycriticalthinkingskillsandlogictoanalyzeandsolveavariety of complex problems in the criminal justice environ-ment.

• Manageandevaluateorganizationaleffortstoensureeffec-tive cooperation with stakeholders in order to prevent, con-trol and manage crime to ensure public safety.

• Utilizeethicalprinciplesandanunderstandingoflegalprec-edents to make decisions as a criminal justice professional.

• Developspecializedtechnicalknowledgeandskillsrelevantto subspecialties within the field of criminal justice in order to ensure public safety.

• Useinterpersonalandleadershipskillstoworkbothin-dependently and cooperatively as a member of a criminal justice team.

degree requirements

A degree with a major in Criminal Justice requires the success-ful completion of 120 credits of coursework, including 30 cred-its for the major; 41 credits in general education requirements (GERs); and 49 credits in the minor, electives, and other degree requirements. At least 15 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).

requirements for the criminal Justice majorCoursework for a major in Criminal Justice includes the following:

• Requiredfoundationcourse(3credits):CCJS100or105

• Requiredstatisticscourse(3credits):STAT200

• Corecourses(12credits):CCJS340,345,380,and497

• Supplementalmajorcourses(9credits):Any3-creditCCJS courses (Note: Taking courses within a single topic area - law enforcement, law, corrections, security management, forensics, intelligence, or leadership -is highly recommended.)

• Capstonecourse(3credits)CCJS495


The following course sequence outlines all the requirements for the BS in Criminal Justice. Coursework for the major is indi-cated by ♦. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree require-ments. Students should consult an Advisor whenever taking advantage of other options. Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found on page 69.

criminal Justice degree courses credits

First courses (to be taken within the first 18 credits)Note: Placement tests are required for math and writing courses. LIBS 150 Introduction to Research 1 WRTG 101 Introduction to Writing 3 MATH 107 Finite Mathematics 3

or MATH 106 or a higher-level math course♦ CCJS 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 or CCJS 105 Introduction to Criminology

introductory courses (to be taken within the first 30 credits) GVPT 170 American Government 3





programs oF stUdy IFSM 201 Concepts and Applications of Information

Technology 3 or CMST 303 Advanced Application Software PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues 3 or a foreign language course


Foundation courses (to be taken within the first 60 credits)♦ STAT 200 Introduction to Statistics 3 PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3 or SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology





SPCH 100 Foundations of Oral Communication 3 or COMM 380 Language in Social Contexts

or other communications, writing, or speech course CMIS 111 Social Computing and Cybersecurity Best

Practices 3 or IFSM 304 Ethics in Information Technology

or other interdisciplinary issues/computing course ♦ CCJS 340 Law-Enforcement Administration 3

additional required courses (to be taken after introductory and foundation courses) WRTG 391 Advanced Research Writing 3


♦ CCJS 345 Introduction to Security Management 3♦ CCJS 380 Ethical Behavior in Criminal Justice 3♦ CCJS 497 Correctional Administration 3♦ CCJS 341 Criminal Investigation 3

or other specialization course for the major ♦ CCJS 342 Crime Scene Investigation 3

or other specialization course for the major ♦ CCJS 352 Drugs and Crime 3

or other specialization course for the major

capstone course for major (to be taken in the last 9 credits) ♦ CCJS 495 Issues in Criminal Justice 3


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recommended electives ANTH 334 Culture and Language CCJS 230 Criminal Law in Action

Total credits for BS in Criminal Justice 120

minor in criminal JusticeThe Criminal Justice minor complements the skills the student gains in his or her major discipline by providing a study of crime, law enforcement, courts, corrections, security, and inves-tigative forensics.


A minor in Criminal Justice requires the completion of 15 cred-its of coursework in criminal justice. Any CCJS courses apply.

It is recommended that students take CCJS 100, CCJS 105, or CCJS 230 as the first course in the minor (if they have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements).

Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the mi-nor. At least nine credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.

For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor’s degree, students should refer to their major and pages 68-72.

digital media and web technologiesStudents may seek an academic major in digital media and web technologies.

major in digital media and web technologiesThe digital media and Web technologies major provides in-depth knowledge in practical applications of computing. The coherent and flexible program of study includes areas such as digital media, gaming, and Web-based technologies. The inter-disciplinary approach allows students to integrate courses from several specialized areas in computing. Graduates are prepared for a variety of entry- and midlevel technical and management positions within the digital media, Web technology, gaming, and computing industries.


The student who graduates with a major in Digital Media and Web technologies will be able to

• Design,develop,andmanagedigitalmediausingcurrentand emerging technologies that adhere to industry stan-dards.

• Analyzeneedsandeffectivelymanageprojectsandresourc-es, applying sound business principles and technology. P

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programs oF stUdy• Designanddevelopdigital,interactive,andWeb-basedme-

dia to meet customer requirements and usability standards.

• Develop,test,andimplementWebandmultimediaapplica-tions using sound techniques for scripting and program-ming.

• Effectivelyapplyrelevanttheories,practices,andprincipleswhen designing and developing works of digital media.

degree requirements

A degree with a major in Digital Media and Web Technologies requires the successful completion of 120 credits of coursework, including 30 credits for the major; 41 credits in general educa-tion requirements (GERs); and 49 credits in the minor, elec-tives, and other degree requirements. At least 15 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).

requirements for the digital media and web technologies majorCoursework for a major in Digital Media and Web Tech-nologies includes the following:

• Foundationcourses(6credits):ChosenfromCMST290 and 295

• Requiredcorecoursesequence(6credits):CMST385-386 (Web technologies), CMST 341-342 (mo-tion graphics), or CMST 310-311 (digital design)

• Supplementalmajorcourses(15credits):Chosenfrom any CMST, CMIS, CMIT, CMSC, CSIA, and IFSM courses (Note: Taking courses within a single topic area - Web technologies, motion graphics, or digital design - is highly recommended.)

• Requiredcapstonecourse(3credits):CMST495


The following course sequence outlines all the requirements for the BS in Digital Media and Web Technologies. Coursework for the major is indicated by ♦. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree requirements. Students should consult an Advi-sor whenever taking advantage of other options. Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general educa-tion requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found on page 69.

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introductory courses (to be taken within the first 30 credits) PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues 3 or ENGL 240 Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama

or other arts and humanities course IFSM 201 Concepts and Applications of Information

Technology 3 or CMST 303 Advanced Application SoftwareBoth BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology 3 and BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology 1 or BIOL 103 Introduction to Biology


CMIS 102 Introduction to Problem Solving and Algorithm Design 3(fulfills the interdisciplinary issues/computing requirement and prerequisite for later courses)

GVPT 170 American Government 3or other behavioral and social sciences course


Foundation courses (to be taken within the first 60 credits) PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3 or SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology

or other behavioral and social sciences course(discipline must differ from first)

♦ CMST 295 Fundamentals of Digital Media 3 NSCI 100 Introduction to Physical Science 3 or ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy



♦ CMST 290 Introduction to Interactive Design 3or other foundation course for the major


or other communications, writing, or speech course



♦ CMST 385 Principles of Web Design and Technology I 3 or CMST 341 Principles of Multimedia I


programs oF stUdy or CMST 310 Fundamentals of Electronic Publishing ♦ CMST 386 Principles of Web Design and Technology I 3 or CMST 342 Principles of Multimedia II or CMST 311 Advanced Electronic Publishing ♦ CMST 306 Introduction to Visual Basic .NET Programming 3

or other supplemental major course ♦ CMST 388 Fundamentals of JavaScript 3

or other supplemental major course ♦ CMST 450 Web Development Using XML 3

or other supplemental major course ♦ CMST 460 Web Application Development Using ColdFusion 3

or other supplemental major course ♦ CMST 463 Web Application Development Using PHP/

MySQL 3or other supplemental major course

capstone course for major (to be taken in the last 9 credits) ♦ CMST 495 Current Trends and Projects in Digital Media and

Web Technology 3


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Recommended Minor

Business Administration

Total credits for BS in Digital Media and Web Technologies 120

east asian stUdiesStudents may seek an academic major or minor in East Asian Studies.

major in east asian studiesThe East Asian Studies major provides an interdisciplinary over-view of the history, economics, politics, culture, and languages of the East Asian region, including China, Korea, and Japan. It examines the region’s rich past and continuing contributions to the global community. The curriculum emphasizes an under-standing of East Asia based on both expanded cultural aware-ness and scholarly analysis in multiple disciplines. Students are provided with background knowledge that both enriches their appreciation of the area and prepares them for a range of careers that require a broad knowledge of the region and accurate un-derstanding of the culture.


The student who graduates with a major in East Asian Studies will be able to

• Interpret,communicate,educate,andadviseothersbasedon understanding, research, and analysis of the social, his-torical, and cultural contexts of East Asia.

• UseknowledgeofEastAsiatoidentify,create,facilitate,and promote opportunities for interaction and cooperation between Asia and the global community, as well as mediate and negotiate between East Asians and others.

• ApplyknowledgeofEastAsiandiversity,values,andexpec-tations to perform in a culturally appropriate way in per-sonal and professional settings.

• CommunicateinbothwrittenandspokenforminanEastAsian language, integrating interpersonal skills and cultural knowledge.

degree requirements

A degree with a major in East Asian Studies requires the suc-cessful completion of 120 credits of coursework, including 30 credits for the major; 41 credits in general education require-ments (GERs); and 49 credits in the minor, electives, and other degree requirements. At least 15 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).

requirements for the east asian studies majorCoursework for a major in East Asian Studies includes the following:

• Requiredfoundationcourses(6credits):ASTD284and 285

• RequiredAsianlanguagesequence(9credits):EitherJAPN 111, 112, and 114; KORN 111, 112, and 114; or CHIN 111, 112, and 114

• Requiredinterculturalcommunicationcourse:SPCH482

• Supplementalmajorcourses(9credits):ChosenfromANTH 417; PHIL 348; or any upper-level ASTD, JAPN, KORN, Asian HIST, or Asian GVPT courses (consult an Academic Advisor for course options in addition to those recommended)

• Requiredcapstonecourse(3credits):ASTD485

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introductory courses (to be taken within the first 30 credits) PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues 3 or ENGL 240 Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama

or other arts and humanities course Both BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology 3 and BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology 1 or BIOL 103 Introduction to Biology



♦ ASTD 284 Foundation of East Asian Civilization 3 GVPT 170 American Government 3

or other behavioral and social sciences course IFSM 201 Concepts and Applications of Information


Foundation courses (to be taken within the first 60 credits)♦ JAPN 111 Elementary Japanese I 3 or CHIN 111 Elementary Chinese I

or other first Asian language course for the major ANTH 102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3


♦ ASTD 285 Introduction to Modern East Asia 3 NSCI 100 Introduction to Physical Science 3 or ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy

or other biological and physical sciences lecture course HIST 141 Western Civilization I 3 or HIST 142 Western Civilization II

or other arts and humanities/historical perspective course (discipline must differ from the other humanities course)

♦ JAPN 112 Elementary Japanese II 3 or CHIN 112 Elementary Chinese II

or other second Asian language course for the major CMIS 111 Social Computing and Cybersecurity Best

Practices 3or other interdisciplinary isses/computing course


or other communication, writing or speech course♦ JAPN 114 Elementary Japanese III 3 or CHIN 114 Elementary Chinese III

or other third Asian language course for the major



♦ PHIL 348 Religions of the East 3or other supplemental major course

♦ HIST 481 History of China from the Opium War to Deng Xiaoping 3or other supplemental major course

♦ HIST 483 History of Japan Since the Late Edo Period 3or other supplemental major course

♦ SPCH 482 Intercultural Communication 3

capstone course for major (to be taken in the last 15 credits)♦ ASTD 485 Great Issues in Asian Studies 3

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Total credits for BA in East Asian Studies 120

minor in east asian studiesThe East Asian Studies minor complements the skills the student gains in his or her major discipline by providing an interdisciplinary study of the culture, history, politics, and con-temporary business of the Asian/Pacific world.


A minor in East Asian Studies requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in Asian Studies, which must include ASTD 284 and ASTD 285. Courses allowable for the major in East Asian Studies apply. Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the minor. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.



programs oF stUdyenglishStudents may seek either an academic major or minor in Eng-lish.

major in englishThe English major provides students with broad cultural litera-cy, as well as the analytical, writing, and critical thinking skills for successful professional work and graduate study. Gradu-ates with an English degree may pursue careers in business, education, law, the military, creative and professional writing, journalism, marketing, public relations, administration, and management, as well as advanced degrees in secondary teach-ing, literature, or related fields.


The student who graduates with a major in English will be able to

• Interpret literature and apply language in a thoughtful and articulate way in order to reflect on the human condition in today’s world.

• Applymodelsfromliteraturethatreflectdiversityandcul-tural competence to promote fair and inclusive interactions in the workplace and the larger society.

• Applymodelsfromliteraturetoethicalleadershipandstra-tegic management in for-profit and not-for-profit organiza-tions.

• Access,research,andanalyzeinformationusingcurrenttechnologies and library resources to accomplish profes-sional objectives.

• Createprofessionalwrittenandoralcommunicationsforspecific purposes and provide feedback on grammatical and stylistic conventions.

degree requirements

A degree with a major in English requires the successful completion of 120 credits of coursework, including 33 credits for the major; 41 credits in general education requirements (GERs); and 46 credits in the minor, elective, and other degree requirements. At least 17 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).

requirements for the english majorCoursework for a major in English includes the following:

• Requiredfoundationcourses(6credits):ENGL240and 303

• Historicalbackgroundcourses(9credits):Chosenfrom ENGL 309, 310, 311, 312, and 386

• Periodcourse(3credits):ENGL345,425,430.433,441, or 457

• Majorauthorscourses(9credits):ChosenfromENGL 363, 364, 406, 434, 439, and 454

• Supplementalmajorcourse(3credits):AnyENGLcourse or WRTG 387

• Requiredcapstonecourse(3credits):ENGL495


The following course sequence outlines all the requirements for the BA in English. Coursework for the major is indicated by ♦. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree require-ments. Students should consult an Advisor whenever taking advantage of other options. Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found on page 69.

english degree courses credits



introductory courses (to be taken within the first 30 credits) PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues 3 or a foreign language course





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♦ ENGL 240 Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama 3or other supplemental course for the major

CMIS 111 Social Computing and Cybersecurity Best Practices 3 or other interdisciplinary issues/computing course


or other communication, writing or speech course♦ ENGL 303 Critical Approaches to Literature 3



♦ ENGL 309 Medieval Literature 3or other historical background course for the major

♦ ENGL 310 Renaissance Literature 3 or other historical background course for the major

♦ ENGL 311 17th- and 18th-Century British Literature 3or other historical background course for the major

♦ ENGL 425 20th-Century British Literature 3or other period course for the major

♦ ENGL 364 African American Authors from 1900 to the Present 3 or other major authors course for the major

♦ ENGL 406 Seminar in Shakespeare Studies 3or other major authors course for the major

♦ ENGL 454 Modern World Drama 3or other major authors course for the major

♦ ENGL 481 Seminar in Creative Writing: Fiction and Creative Nonfiction 3or other supplemental major course

capstone course for major (to be taken after all other courses for the major) ♦ ENGL 495 Advanced Seminar in English Language and

Literature 3


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minor in englishThe English minor complements the skills the student gains in his or her major discipline by providing exposure to liter-ary analysis, critical thinking and reading, and the study of the relationship of literature to contemporary intellectual issues.


A minor in English requires the completion of 15 credits of English coursework. All ENGL courses apply. It is recommend-ed that students take ENGL 240 and 303 as the first courses in the minor (if they have not already applied these courses toward other degree requirements).



general stUdiesThe General Studies major is available only to active-duty military personnel and certain others who conform to specific stipulations. Students outside UMUC Europe and UMUC Asia should not select this major.

major in general studiesThe General Studies major allows students to draw from vari-ous disciplines that provide a body of knowledge appropriate to an identified area of interest (for example, an aspect of culture, a historical period, or a geographical location). The interdisci-plinary approach emphasizes analysis and synthesis of diverse theory and practice.


The student who graduates with a major in General Studies will be able to

• Communicateeffectively,bothorallyandinwriting,withindividuals and groups to convey ideas and knowledge and to establish professional competency.


programs oF stUdy• Developtheskillsandcompetenciesrequiredforsustainable

professional success.

• Useappropriateresourcestoresearchandcriticallyanalyzereal-world situations.

• Cultivateanawarenessofone’schangingrelationshiptodiverse social, historical, and cultural contexts.

• Understandandapplykeyconceptsfromchosendisci-plines.

degree requirements

A degree with a major in General Studies requires the suc-cessful completion of 120 credits of coursework, including 30 credits for the major; 41 credits in general education require-ments; and 49 credits in the minor, electives, and other degree requirements. At least 15 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).

requirements for the general studies majorCoursework for the major in General Studies includes 15 credits in each of two different disciplines or specific coursework for a particular curriculum as defined by UMUC. The general studies major requires prior ap-proval. Unless the curriculum has already been defined by UMUC, students must submit a formal proposal explain-ing the focus and curricular objectives of the proposed course of study and identifying specific courses to fulfill those objectives. Students should consult an Advisor about eligibility for the major and about the require-ments and procedure for submitting a proposal.


The following course sequence outlines all the requirements for the BS in General Studies if course selection in the major is approved. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree require-ments. Students should consult an Advisor whenever taking advantage of other options. Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found on page 69.

general studies degree courses credits

First courses (to be taken within the first 18 credits)Note: Placement tests are required for MATH and WRTG courses. LIBS 150 Introduction to Research 1 WRTG 101 Introduction to Writing 3

MATH 107 College Algebra 3or MATH 106 or a higher-level math course













IFSM 304 Ethics in Information Technology 3or other interdisciplinary issues/computing course

SPCH 100 Foundations of Oral Communication 3 or ENGL 281 Standard English Grammar, Usage, and Diction

or other communications/writing, or speech course HUMN 351 Myth in the World 3

(recommended elective)

additional required courses for the major and degree (to be taken after introductory and foundation courses)WRTG 391 Advanced Research Writing 3


♦ coursework for the major, including 30♦ 15 credits in first discipline (at least 9 of which are upper level)♦15 credits in second discipline (at least 6 of which are upper level)


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programs oF stUdyhistoryStudents may seek either an academic major or minor in History.

major in historyThe History major prepares students to read and analyze historical works with critical insight and appreciate the range and variety of resources, as well as demonstrate knowledge of the development and cultural diversity of their respective areas of study. Students develop their research skills using libraries, archives, and online sources to acquire a sense of intellectual property and the responsibility of presenting and interpreting historical issues. They also develop writing skills to clearly express their findings using the language of the discipline. The history major prepares students for graduate study in history and for careers in education, writing and publishing, journalism, law, public relations, business, government, and management.


The student who graduates with a major in History will be able to

• Organizeanduseprimaryandsecondarysourcesforresearch, interpretation, and presentation of historical knowledge.

• Conveyhistoricalinformationbywritingandspeakingclearly and appropriately for different audiences and with an appreciation of diverse viewpoints.

• Engageinhistoryasamoralandethicalpractice,recogniz-ing a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

• Cultivatehistoricalhabitsofmind,applyhistoricalprece-dents to contemporary developments, remain open to his-torical interpretation as an incomplete process, and develop self-reflection to mitigate bias.

• Demonstrateachronologicalunderstandingofthedifferentpeoples, events, and cultures that have shaped human civilization.

degree requirements

A degree with a major in History requires the successful com-pletion of 120 credits of coursework, including 33 credits for the major; 41 credits in general education requirements; and 46 credits in the minor, electives, and other degree requirements. At least 17 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).

requirements for the history majorCoursework for a major in History includes the follow-ing:

• Foundationcourse(3credits):HIST289

• RequiredU.S.historysequence(6credits):HIST156and 157

• Requiredmethodologycourse(3credits):HIST309

• Worldhistorysequence(6credits):HIST115-116orHIST 141-142

• U.S.distributioncourse(3credits):HIST360,361,362, 364, 365, 372, 376, 377, 381, 453, 460, 461, 462, 463, or 467

• Europeandistributioncourse(3credits):HIST324,325, 326, 327, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 358, 375, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 443, or 448

• Worldregionsdistributioncourse(3credits):HIST341, 342, 353, 354, 382, 383, 389, 392, 464, 465, 466, 480, 481, 482, 483, or 485

• Supplementalmajorcourse(3credits):Anyupper-level HIST course

• Capstonecourse(3credits):HIST495


The following course sequence outlines all the requirements for the BA in History. Coursework for the major is indicated by ♦. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree require-ments. Students should consult an Advisor whenever taking advantage of other options. Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found on page 69.

history degree courses credits



introductory courses (to be taken within the first 30 credits)PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues 3


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♦ HIST 115 World History I 3 or HIST 141 Western Civilization I

or other first course in required world history sequence for the major



or CMST 303 Advanced Application Software♦ HIST 116 World History II 3 or HIST 142 Western Civilization II

or other second course in required world history sequence for the major

Foundation courses (to be taken within the first 60 credits)PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3 or SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology



or other biological and physical sciences lecture course♦ HIST 156 History of the United States to 1865 3 ARTH 372 History of Western Art I 3



or other communication, writing, or speech course CMIS 111 Social Networking and Cybersecurity Best

Practices 3♦ HIST 157 History of the United States since 1865 3♦ HIST 289 Historical Methods 3



♦ HIST 309 Historical Writing 3♦ HIST 364 Emergence of Modern America: 1900 to 1945 3

or other U.S. distribution course for the major♦ HIST 337 Europe’s Bloodiest Century 3

or other European distribution course for the major♦ HIST 481 History of China from the Opium Wars to Deng

Xiaoping 3

or HIST 483 History of Japan Since the Late Edo Periodor other world regions distribution course for the major

♦ HIST 465 World War II 3or other supplemental major course

capstone course for major (to be taken after all other courses for the major) ♦ HIST 495 Senior Thesis in History 3


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minor in historyThe History minor complements the skills the student gains in his or her major discipline by offering a historical perspective and by developing critical thinking and an appreciation of the major contributions of various events and individuals to human civilization.


A minor in History requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in history. All HIST courses apply. It is recom-mended that students take HIST 309 as the first course after all other courses in the minor.



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programs oF stUdyhUmanitiesStudents may seek either an academic major or minor in Humanities.

major in humanities

The interdisciplinary major in the Humanities enables students to broaden their understanding of themselves and their interac-tion with the world, providing a high standard for understand-ing of their cultural and intellectual heritage while giving them the tools to use that knowledge as lifelong learners. Students explore how individuals and groups understand their existence, their place within their cultures, and their responsibility to others and the physical world. They learn how to express this understanding—by studies in literature, language, history and through creative and expressive art—and define their own meaning of humanness within an increasingly technological and diverse world. The interdisciplinary curriculum draws on art, art history, cultural history, literature, language, literature, music, philosophy and religious studies, and theater.


The student who graduates with a major in Humanities will be able to

• Usetheknowledge,experiences,andskillsgainedfromthestudy of the humanities to develop one’s identity as a life-long learner and contributing member of one’s community and society.

• Plan,communicate,andimplementcoherentandjustifiablepractices that improve human conditions.

• Criticallyanalyzeideasanddefendrecommendationsforimproving the conditions of all members of society.

• Actinapersonallyandsociallyresponsiblemanner,recognizing the complexity and diversity of the human experience.

degree requirements

A degree with a major in humanities requires the successful completion of 120 credits of coursework, including 33 credits for the major; 41 credits in general education requirements; and 46 credits in the minor, electives, and other degree re-quirements. At least 17 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).

requirements for the humanities majorCoursework for a major in Humanities includes the following:

• Requiredintroductorycourse(3credits):HUMN100

• Requiredfoundationcourses(12credits):ARTT205,HIST 115-116 (or HIST 141-142), and PHIL 140

• Corecourses(12credits):ARTH372(orARTH373), an upper-level ENGL course; and two upper-level courses designated HUMN and/or PHIL

• Supplementalmajorcourse(3credits):Anyupper-level ARTT, ARTH,GRCO, HUMN, MUSC, PHIL, or THET course

• Requiredcapstonecourse(3credits):HUMN495


The following course sequence outlines all the requirements for the BA in Humanities. Coursework for the major is indicated by ♦. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree require-ments. Students should consult an Advisor whenever taking advantage of other options. Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found on page 69.

humanities degree courses credits

First courses (to be taken within the first 18 credits)Note: Placement tests are required for math and writing courses. LIBS 150 Introduction to Research 1 WRTG 101 Introduction to Writing 3 MATH 106 Finite Mathematics 3

or a higher-level math course

introductory courses (to be taken within the first 30 credits) ENGL 240 Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama 3



♦HUMN 100 Introduction to the Humanities 3 GVPT 170 American Government 3

or other behavioral and social sciences course WRTG 291 Research Writing 3

or other communications/writing course




Foundation courses (to be taken within the first 60 credits)♦HIST 115 World History I 3 or HIST 141 Western Civilization I PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3 or SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology



or other biological and physical sciences lecture course♦HIST 116 World History II 3 orHIST 142 Western Civilization II HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865 3


CMIS 111 Social Networking and Cybersecurity Best Practices 3or other interdisciplinary issues/computing course

♦PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues 3 SPCH 100 Foundations of Oral Communication 3 or ENGL 281 Standard English Grammar, Usage, and Diction

or other communication, writing, or speech course♦ARTT 205 Art Appreciation 3


or other course to fulfill the communications/upper-level advanced writing requirement

♦ARTH 372 History of World Art I 3 or ARTH 373 History of World Art II

(arts breadth course for the major)♦ENGL 433 Modern American Literature: 1914-1945 3

or other upper-level ENGL core course for the major♦HUMN 351 Myth in the World 3

or other PHIL or HUMN core course for the major♦ PHIL 336 Ideas Shaping the 21st Century 3

or other PHIL or HUMN core course for the major♦ PHIL 348 Religions of the East 3

or other supplemental major course

capstone course for the major (to be taken in the last 15 credits)♦ HUMN 495 Humanities Seminar 3


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minor in humanitiesThe Humanities minor complements the skills the student gains in his or her major discipline by providing an inte-grated curriculum for enrichment and exploration of culture and ideas, as well as a broad perspective on human behavior, thought, and values across traditional disciplines.


A minor in Humanities requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in humanities. Courses allowable for the major apply. Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the minor. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level HUMN courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.


hUman resoUrce managementStudents may seek either an academic major or minor in Hu-man Resource Management.

major in human resource managementThe human resource major provides 21st-century skills, knowl-edge, and understanding of human resource functions in private- and public-sector organizational settings. These func-tions include human resource planning; recruitment, selection, placement, and orientation of employees; training and career development; labor relations; management of performance appraisal, compensation, and benefit programs; and develop-ment of personnel policies and procedures. The curriculum also covers management and organization theory, organizational behavior and development approaches, labor relations theory and practice, interpersonal skill development, and special per-spectives such as women in management. Students are prepared for work in business administration and human resources in the for-profit, nonprofit, or public sector. Through the proper selection of courses, the student can prepare for the certifica-tion examinations for Professional in Human Resources, Senior Professional in Human Resources, and Global Professional in Human Resources, which are offered by the Society for Human Resource Management.


The student who graduates with a major in Human Resource Management will be able to

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programs oF stUdy• Applybusinessknowledge,reflectivepractices,andethical

leadership skills that drive learning and self-improvement to develop strategic competencies and position the organiza-tion competitively.

• Applyknowledgeofhumanbehavior,laborrelations,andcurrent laws and regulations to produce a working environ-ment that is safe, fair, and compliant with all applicable regulations and where all employees are motivated and valued.

• Develop,implement,andassesstraining,development,andtotal rewards programs that foster employee and organiza-tional learning and development.

• Recognizethedifferentculturesandworldviewsthatinform human thinking and action and respond construc-tively to human and global differences in workplaces, com-munities, and organizations.

• Identifyandusetechnologytoresearch,collect,analyze,and interpret data and effectively communicate information in a professional manner that educates and influences others.

degree requirements

A degree with a major in Human Resource Management re-quires the successful completion of 120 credits of coursework, including 36 credits for the major; 41 credits in general educa-tion requirements (GERs); and 43 credits in the minor, elec-tives, and other degree requirements. At least 18 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).

requirements for the human resource management majorCoursework for a major in Human Resource Manage-ment includes the following:

• Requiredfoundationcourses(12credits):BMGT110(or BMGT 364), ACCT 301 (or ACCT 221), FINC 331, and MKTG 310

• Requiredcorecourses(18credits):HRMN300,362,395, 400, 406, and 408

• Supplementalmajorcourses(3credits):Chosenfromany HRMN courses or BMGT 365, 465, and 484

• Requiredcapstonecourse(3credits):HRMN495

• Requiredrelatedcourse(3credits),whichmaybeapplied anywhere in the degree: IFSM 300 (or ACCT 326)


The following course sequence outlines all the requirements for the BS in Human Resource Management. Coursework for the major is indicated by ♦. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree requirements. Students should consult an Advisor whenever taking advantage of other options. Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behav-ioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, math-ematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found on page 69.

human resource management degree courses credits



introductory courses (to be taken within the first 30 credits)♦ BMGT 110 Introduction to Business and Management 3 or BMGT 364 Management and Organization Theory

(for students with business experience) ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 or ECON 203 Introduction to Microeconomics

or other behavior and social sciences course NSCI 100 Introduction to Physical Science 3 and NSCI 101 Physical Science Laboratory 1








♦ ACCT 301 Accounting for Non-Accounting Majors 3 or ACCT 221 Principles of Accounting II

(students should note prerequisite) BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology 3 or ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy

or other biological and physical sciences lecture course


programs oF stUdy HIST 142 Western Civilization II 3 or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865


IFSM 300 Foundations of Enterprise and Information Systems 3

or ACCT 326 Accounting Information Systems(related requirement for the major; also fulfills the interdisciplinary issues/computing requirement; students should note prerequisite)


or other communication, writing, or speech course♦ MRKT 310 Marketing Principles 3♦ FINC 331 Finance for Nonfinancial Managers 3

additional required courses (to be taken after introductory and foundation courses) WRTG 394 Advanced Business Writing 3


♦ HRMN 300 Human Resource Management 3♦ HRMN 362 Labor Relations 3♦ HRMN 395 The Total Rewards Approach to Compensation

Management 3♦ HRMN 400 Human Resource Management: Issues and

Problems 3♦ HRMN 406 Employee Training and Development 3♦ HRMN 408 Employment Law for Business 3♦ HRMN 302 Organizational Communication 3 or HRMN 367 Organizational Culture


capstone course for major (to be taken in the last 15 credits)♦ HRMN 495 Contemporary Issues in Human Resource

Management Practice 3


Recommended Electives BMGT 365 Organizational Leadership BMGT 465 Organizational Development and Transformation BMGT 484 Managing Teams in Organizations HRMN 342 Organizational Communication HRMN 365 Conflict Management in Organizations HRMN 392 Stress Management in the Workplace STAT 200 Introduction to Statistics

Recommended MinorsBusiness administration, finance, or other business-related discipline 43

Total credits for BS in Human Resource Management 120

minor in human resource managementThe Human Resource Management minor complements the skills the student gains in his or her major discipline by examin-ing the human resource functions in a private- or public-sector organizational setting. These functions include human resource planning; recruitment, selection, and placement; employee appraisal and compensation; employee training and career de-velopment; management of labor relations; and development of a human resource department implementation plan.


A minor in Human Resource Management requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in human resource management. Any HRMN course applies. It is recommended that students take HRMN 300 and 400 for the minor (if the courses have not already applied elsewhere in the degree).



inFormation systems managementStudents may seek an academic major in Information Systems Management.

major in information systems managementThe Information Systems Management major develops stu-dents’ abilities to conceptualize and manage the design and implementation of high-quality information systems. The cur-riculum focuses on the concepts, methods, and practical appli-cations of information systems in the workplace. Students are provided the skills needed to make substantive contributions to the use of information systems in corporate decision making.


The student who graduates with a major in Information Sys-tems Management will be able to

• Evaluate,select,andapplyappropriateanalyticalandmea-surement methods/tools and system development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies to meet organizational needs.

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programs oF stUdy• Research,assess,recommend/select,andimplementin-

formation technology that aligns with business needs and meets business objectives.

• Effectivelycommunicatewithstakeholdersorally,visually,and in writing to determine stakeholders’ business require-ments, explain how their requirements will be met, and provide ongoing audience-appropriate information.

• Responsiblyprotectorganizations’criticalinformationandassets by integrating cybersecurity best practices and risk management throughout global enterprises.

• Plan,execute,andevaluatetechnologysolutionstoachievestrategic goals by managing high-performing teams and projects.

degree requirements

A degree with a major in Information Systems Management requires the successful completion of 120 credits of coursework, including 30 credits for the major; 41 credits in general educa-tion requirements; and 49 credits in the minor, electives, and other degree requirements. At least 15 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).

requirements for the information systems management majorCoursework for a major in Information Systems Manage-ment includes the following:

• Requiredfoundationcourses(12credits):IFSM300,301, 304, and 310

• Corecourses(15credits):CMIS320;CSIA302;andIFSM 311, 438, and 461

• Supplementalmajorcourses(3credits):Anyupper-level CMIS, CMIT, CMSC, CMST, CSIA, or IFSM courses

• Requiredcapstonecourse(3credits):IFSM495

• Requiredrelatedcourses(6credits),whichmaybeap-plied anywhere in the degree: CMIS 102 (or program-ming language course) and IFSM 201


The following course sequence outlines all the requirements for the BS in Information Systems Management. Coursework for the major is indicated by ♦. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree requirements. Students should consult an Advisor whenever taking advantage of other options. Information on

alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behav-ioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, math-ematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found on page 69.

information systems management degree courses credits



introductory courses (to be taken the within first 30 credits) CMIS 102 Introduction to Problem Solving and Algorithm

Design 3 or another programming language course (related requirement for the major)

PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues 3 or ENGL 240 Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama



IFSM 201 Concepts and Applications of Information Technology 3(related requirement for the major; also fulfills the interdisciplinary issues/computing requirement)





♦ IFSM 300 Information Systems in Organizations 3 NSCI 100 Introduction to Physical Science 3 or ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy

or other biological and physical sciences lecture course



♦ IFSM 301 Foundations of Enterprise and Information Systems 3



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♦ IFSM 304 Ethics in Information Technology 3



♦ IFSM 310 Software and Hardware Infrastructure Concepts 3♦ CSIA 302 Telecommunication in Information Systems 3♦ CMIS 320 Relational Database Concepts and Applications 3♦ IFSM 311 Enterprise Architecture and Systems 3♦ IFSM 438 Information Systems Project Management 3♦ IFSM 461 Systems Engineering 3♦ IFSM 432 Business Continuity Planning 3


capstone course for major (to be taken in the last 15 credits) ♦ IFSM 495 Current Issues and Trends in Information Systems

Management 3

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Recommended Electives ANTH 344 Culture and Language MATH 140 Calculus I

(for students who plan to go on to graduate school; students should note prerequisites)

WRTG 490 Writing for Managers

Recommended MinorsComputing, business administration, psychology, or marketing.

Total credits for BS in Information Systems Management 120

management stUdiesStudents may seek an academic major in Management Studies.

major in management studiesThe Management Studies major provides an interdisciplinary and holistic approach to developing skills and knowledge in decision making, problem solving, and leadership. The curricu-lum includes a foundation in business, accounting, econom-ics, statistics, communications, and management theory and focuses on analysis and decision making across a wide spectrum of management activities. The major prepares students for a variety of management-related careers.


The student who graduates with a major in Management Stud-ies will be able to

• Applyleadershipskillstopromotecommunication,ethicalbehavior, and quality performance.

• Implementappropriateemploymentpractices,encourageteam building, and mentor junior members of the staff.

• Effectivelycommunicatewithculturallydiverseaudiencesusing a variety of formats and technology.

• Assessanddevelopperformancemeasures,feedback,andcoaching that facilitate employee development.

• Employself-reflectionandmindfulnessofindividualandcultural differences when interacting with others

• Research,plan,anddevelopprocessesandproceduresthatensure organizational performance.

degree requirements

A degree with a major in Management Studies requires the suc-cessful completion of 120 credits of coursework, including 36 credits for the major; 41 credits in general education require-ments (GERs); and 43 credits in the minor, electives, and other degree requirements. At least 18 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).

requirements for the management studies majorCoursework for a major in Management Studies includes the following:

• Required foundation courses (12 credits): BMGT 110 (or prior business experience and an additional supplemental course), ACCT 220 (or ACCT 301), HRMN 302, and STAT 230

• Required core courses (9 credits): BMGT 364, 365, and 464 (or 465)

• Supplemental major courses (12 credits): Any ACCT, BMGT, ENMT, FINC, HRMN, and MRKT courses

• Required capstone course (3 credits) BMGT 485

• Required related courses (6 credits), which may be applied anywhere in the degree: IFSM 300 (or ACCT 326) and ECON 201 (or 203)

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The following course sequence outlines all the requirements for the BS in Management Studies. Coursework for the major is indicated by ♦. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree requirements. Students should consult an Advisor whenever taking advantage of other options. Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education require-ments (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found on page 69.

management studies degree courses credits



(students with business experience should substitute a supplemental major course in the last 60 hours of study)

introductory courses (to be taken within the first 30 credits) ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 or ECON 203 Introduction to Microeconomics NSCI 100 Introduction to Physical Science 3 and NSCI 101 Physical Science Laboratory 1






Foundation courses (to be taken within the first 60 credits)♦ STAT 230 Introductory Business Statistics 3 or STAT 200 Introduction to Statistics GVPT 170 American Government 3

or other behavioral and social sciences course♦ ACCT 220 Principles of Accounting I 3 PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3 or SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology


BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology 3

or ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomyor other biological and physical sciences lecture course




or other communication, writing, or speech course IFSM 300 Foundations of Enterprise and Information

Systems 3 or ACCT 326 Accounting Information Systems

(related requirement for the major; also fulfills the interdisciplinary issues/computing requirement; students should note prerequisites)

♦ HRMN 302 Organizational Communication 3

additional required courses (to be taken after introductory and foundation courses) WRTG 394 Advanced Business Writing 3

or other course to fulfill the communications/ upper-level advanced writing requirement

♦ BMGT 364 Management and Organization Theory 3♦ BMGT 365 Organizational Leadership 3♦ BMGT 464 Organizational Behavior 3 or BMGT 465 Organizational Development and Transformation♦ MRKT 310 Marketing Principles 3

or other supplemental major course♦ FINC 330 Business Finance 3

or other supplemental major course♦ HRMN 300 Human Resource Management 3

or other supplemental major course ♦ BMGT 317 Decision Making 3


capstone course for major (to be taken in the last 15 credits) ♦ BMGT 485 Leadership for the 21st Century 3


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programs oF stUdypolitical scienceStudents may seek an academic major or minor in Political Science.

major in political scienceA major in political science provides students with valuable, comprehensive knowledge of American government and global politics, preparing them to analyze complex political problems and recognize potential solutions in both the public and private sector. Students gain an understanding of political structure, theory, and methodology. They develop their research skills and sense of intellectual property using libraries, archives, and online sources. They develop their writing skills and learn the responsibility for clearly presenting and interpreting political is-sues using the language of the discipline. Students with a major in political science will be able to analyze complex political problems and recognize potential solutions in both the public and private sectors.


The student who graduates with a major in Political Science will be able to

• Analyzeandparticipateintheformulationandimple-mentation of public policy at the local, state, federal, and international level by building consensus and using effective lobbying techniques.

• Participateinand/orinfluencegovernmentatalllevelsthrough an understanding of the establishment, structure, and interaction of such governmental institutions.

• Useeffectivewriting,research,analysis,advocacy,andco-alition-building skills to develop and influence policy at the national and international levels.

• Conduct,analyze,andevaluatetheoreticalandempiricalresearch for specific problems to affect domestic and inter-national policy by applying political theory, systems, and processes in organizational environments.

• Applyknowledgeofethicalprinciplesandissuestopublicpolicy and politics.

degree requirements

A degree with a major in Political Science requires the suc-cessful completion of 120 credits of coursework, including 30 credits for the major; 41 credits in general education require-ments; and 49 credits in the minor, electives, and other degree requirements. At least 15 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).

requirements for the political science majorCoursework for a major in Political Science includes the following:

• Requiredfoundationcourses(6credits):GVPT100and 101

• Requiredstatisticscourse:(3credits)STAT200

• Corecourses(9credits):GVPT170(or200),280,and 444 (or 457)

• Supplementalmajorcourses(9credits):Any400-levelGVPT courses

• Requiredcapstonecourse(3credits):GVPT495


The following course sequence outlines all the requirements for the BS in Political Science. Coursework for the major is indi-cated by ♦. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree require-ments. Students should consult an Advisor whenever taking advantage of other options. Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found on page 69.

political science degree courses credits



introductory courses (to be taken within the first 30 credits)♦ GVPT 100 Introduction to Political Science 3 SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology 3



WRTG 291 Research Writing 3or other communication/writing course


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programs oF stUdy or CMST 303 Advanced Application Software PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues 3 or a foreign language course

or other arts and humanities course♦ GVPT 101 Introduction to Political Theory 3

Foundation courses (to be taken within the first 60 credits) HIST 142 Western Civilization II 3 or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865


♦ GVPT 170 American Government 3 or GVPT 200 International Political Relations PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3




♦ GVPT 280 Comparative Politics and Government 3 SPCH 100 Foundations of Oral Communication 3 or COMM 380 Language in Social Contexts

or other communication, writing, or speech course♦ STAT 200 Introduction to Statistics 3 CMIS 111 Social Networking and Cybersecurity Best

Practices 3or other interdisciplinary issues/computing course



♦ GVPT 444 American Political Theory 3 or GVPT 457 American Foreign Policy 3♦ GVPT 401 Understanding 21st-Century Global Challenges 3

or other supplemental major course♦ GVPT 403 Law, Morality, and War 3

or other supplemental major course♦ GVPT 406 Global Terrorism 3


capstone course for major (to be taken in the last 15 credits)♦ GVPT 495 Advanced Seminar in Political Science 3


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minor in political scienceA minor in Political Science complements the skills the student gains in his or her major discipline by providing systematic study of politics and government. It exposes the student to the basic concepts, theories, policies, and the role of government at the local, state, and national levels in domestic and foreign settings.


A minor in political science requires the completion of 15 cred-its of coursework in government and politics. All GVPT cours-es apply. It is recommended that students take GVPT 100, 101, or 170 as the first course in the minor (if they have not already applied those courses toward other degree requirements).



psychologyStudents may seek either an academic major or minor in Psy-chology.

major in psychologyThe Psychology major provides students with a knowledge base of theory, research, and practice in psychological sciences. The curriculum enables students to use the principles of psychology and prepares students for graduate study or for careers in pro-fessions for which psychological training is crucial.


The student who graduates with a major in Psychology will be able to

• Applymajorconcepts,theoreticalperspectives,empiricalfindings, and historical trends in psychology to prepare for graduate studies or careers in which psychological training is relevant.

• Applybasicknowledgeofresearchmethodology,statistics,measurement, guidelines, ethical standards, laws, and regu-lations to design, participate in, and evaluate research in a variety of contexts.


programs oF stUdy• Applyknowledgeofhumanbehaviortoinformpersonal

growth, communicate effectively, solve problems, make decisions, and interact with individuals, communities, and organizations.

• Usecriticalandcreativethinking,skepticalinquiry,andwhere possible appropriate technology, and the scientific approach to solve problems related to current and emerging trends within the domains of psychology.

• Valuediversityanddifferentperspectives,tolerateambigu-ity, and act ethically to communicate appropriately with various sociocultural and international populations.

degree requirements

A degree with a major in Psychology requires the successful completion of 120 credits of coursework, including 33 credits for the major; 41 credits in general education requirements (GERs); and 46 credits in the minor, electives, and other degree requirements. At least 17 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).

requirements for the psychology majorCoursework for a major in Psychology includes the fol-lowing:

• Requiredfoundationcourses(9credits):PSYC100and 300 and STAT 225

• Biologicalsciencepsychologycourses(6credits):Cho-sen from BIOL 362 and PSYC 301, 310, and 341

• Professionalpsychologycourses(6credits):Chosenfrom PSYC 335, 353, 432, 436, and 437

• Socialpsychologycourses(6credits):ChosenfromPSYC 321, 351, 354, and 361

• Supplementalmajorcourses(6credits):AnyPSYCcourses (but no more than three 1-credit courses)

• Requiredcapstonecourse(3credits):PSYC495


The following course sequence outlines all the requirements for the BS in Psychology. Coursework for the major is indicated by ♦. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree require-ments. Students should consult an Advisor whenever taking advantage of other options. Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found on page 69.

psychology degree courses credits







♦ PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3 IFSM 201 Concepts and Applications of Information

Technology 3 or CMST 303 Advanced Application Software SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology 3

or other behavioral and social sciences course♦ STAT 225 Introduction to Statistics for the Behavioral

Sciences 3 or STAT 200 Introduction to Statistics

Foundation courses (to be taken within the first 60 credits) GVPT 170 American Government 3 or GERO 100 Introduction to Gerontology





CMIS 111 Social Networking and Cybersecurity Best Practices 3or other interdisciplinary issues/computing course


or other communication, writing, or speech course♦ PSYC 300 Research Methods in Psychology 3



♦ PSYC 321 Social Psychology 3or other social psychology course for the major

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programs oF stUdy♦ PSYC 301 Biological Basis of Behavior 3

or other biological psychology course for the major♦ PSYC 353 Abnormal Psychology 3

or other professional psychology course for the major♦ PSYC 354 Cross-Cultural Psychology 3

or other social psychology course for the major♦ PSYC 310 Sensation and Perception 3

or other biological psychology course for the major♦ PSYC 436 Introduction to Clinical Psychology 3

or other professional psychology course for the major♦ PSYC 352 Child and Adolescent Psychology 3

or other supplemental major course♦ PSYC 334 Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships 3


capstone course for major (to be taken in the last 15 credits) ♦ PSYC 495 Senior Seminar in Psychology 3


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Recommended Electives PSYC 415 History and Systems

(for students who plan to go on to graduate school) PSYC 451 Tests and Measurements

Total credits for BS in Psychology 120

minor in psychologyA minor in Psychology complements the skills the student gains in his or her major discipline by investigating the nature of mind and behavior, including the biological basis of behavior, perception, memory and cognition, the influence of environ-mental and social forces on the individual, personality, life-span development and adjustment, research methods, and statistical analysis.


A minor in Psychology requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in psychology.

Students must choose one of the following foundation courses:

PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 300 Research Methods in Psychology STAT 225 Introduction to Statistics for the Behavioral

Sciences

They must also choose one biological psychology course, one social psychology course, and one professional psychology course from those listed under the requirements for the major. The remaining course may be any PSYC course.

Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the

minor. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.


social scienceStudents may seek an academic major in Social Science.

major in social scienceThe Social Science major provides breadth of knowledge in the social sciences through interdisciplinary study in areas such as anthropology, behavioral sciences, economics, gerontology, government and politics, psychology, and sociology and depth through focused study in a single area. It also offers depth and focus through selection of core courses in one social science area. Graduates in social science may pursue a variety of careers in which understanding of social science issues is important, including business administration, elder care, government, health services, law enforcement, human resources, and com-munity service.


The student who graduates with a major in Social Science will be able to

• Analyze issues, identify improvements, and recommend so-lutions using statistics, data analysis, and appropriate quan-titative and qualitative methods for social science research and/or program evaluation.

• Communicateeffectivelytoprofessionalandnonprofession-al individuals and groups through an appropriate media to provide information about social science research, services, or programs.

• Applyanunderstandingoftherelationshipbetweenmicro-and macro-level problems and issues to identify and evalu-ate individual and community needs.

• Analyzecomplexsocialproblemsandworktowardsrealisticsolutions using diversity awareness and global multicultural perspectives.

• Recognizeandapplyethicalprinciplesandstandardstosup-port the professional responsibilities and conduct of social scientists in the workplace.

• Applycriticalandcreativethinking,informationliteracy,technology, and an interdisciplinary perspective to solve practical problems in the social sciences


programs oF stUdydegree requirementsA degree with a major in Social Science requires the successful completion of 120 credits of coursework, including 30 credits for the major; 41 credits in general education requirements; and 49 credits in the minor, electives, and other degree re-quirements. At least 15 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).

requirements for the social science majorCoursework for a major in Social Science includes the following:

• Required foundation courses (6 credits): BEHS 210 and 220

• Other foundation course (3 credits) SOCY 100, ANTH 102, PSYC 100, or GERO 100

• Required statistics course (3 credits): STAT 225 (or 200 or 230)

• Required research methods course (3 credits): BEHS 300

• Core courses (9 credits in a single focus area): Chosen from upper-level ANTH, SOCY, GERO, or PSYC courses

• Supplemental major course (3 credits): Chosen from any ANTH, BEHS, GERO, GEOG, PSYC, or SOCY courses or WMST 200

• Required capstone course (3 credits): BEHS 495


The following course sequence outlines all the requirements for the BS in Social Science. Coursework for the major is indicated by ♦. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree require-ments. Students should consult an Advisor whenever taking advantage of other options. Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found on page 69.

social science degree courses credits

First courses (to be taken within the first 18 credits)Note: Placement tests are required for MATH and WRTG courses. LIBS 150 Introduction to Research 1 WRTG 101 Introduction to Writing 3 MATH 106 Finite Mathematics 3

or a higher-level math course

introductory courses (to be taken within the first 30 credits)Note: General education courses may not be applied to major requirements. GVPT 170 American Government 3






or other arts and humanities course PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3


♦ BEHS 210 Introduction to Social Sciences 3

Foundation courses (to be taken within the first 60 credits) CMIS 111 Social Networking and Cybersecurity Best

Practices 3 or other interdisciplinary issues/computing course

♦ STAT 225 Introduction to Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 3

or STAT 200 Introduction to Statistics or STAT 230 Introductory Business Statistics NSCI 100 Introduction to Physical Science 3 or ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy

or other biological and physical sciences lecture course♦ SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology 3

or other foundation course for the major HIST 142 Western Civilization II 3 or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865



or other communication, writing, or speech course♦ BEHS 220 Diversity Awareness 3

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coUrse oFFeringsadditional required courses (to be taken after introductory and foundation courses) WRTG 391 Advanced Research Writing 3

or other course to fulfill the communications/upper-level advanced writing requirement

♦ BEHS 300 Research Methods in the Social Sciences 3♦ The first of three core courses in a single area 3

(recommendations available on social science degree planning worksheet)

♦ A second core course for the major 3(in the same discipline as the first)

♦ A third core course for the major 3(in the same discipline as the first and second)

♦ ANTH 344 Culture and Language 3or another supplemental major course

capstone course for major (to be taken in the last 15 credits)♦ BEHS 495 Advanced Seminar in Social Sciences 3

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Total credits for BS in social science 120

minor in sociologyA minor in Sociology complements the skills the student gains in his or her major discipline by providing a study of contem-porary sociological theory and research and applying it to social issues, including globalization, social inequality, diversity, health care, education, family, work, and religion.


A minor in Sociology requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in sociology. All SOCY courses apply. Students should take SOCY 100 as the first course in the minor (if they have not already applied the course toward other degree require-ments). Courses already applied toward other degree require-ments (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the minor. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.



coUrse oFFeringsoverviewUniversity of Maryland University College Asia offers courses that are primarily focused on the needs of our students. Courses are carefully selected and scheduled based on input from local Education Services Officers, assessment of the academic and logistical needs of students, and availability of qualified faculty members. Regularly taught courses in UMUC Asia are listed in this Catalog but courses listed in other UMUC catalogs may also be offered.

prereQUisitesThe prerequisites listed for many courses indicate the level of knowledge expected at the beginning of the course. Advanced courses, especially upper-level courses, assume relevant previous study and students are expected to perform at the level of the course regardless of their academic background. Students are advised to complete the Associate-Level General Education Re-quirements before enrolling in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or higher).

For upper-level courses, students should have writing ability equivalent to that achieved after completing WRTG 101 plus an additional writing course. An appropriate background in mathematics should be considered prerequisite to any course of a quantitative nature, numbered 200 or higher, such as eco-nomics, statistics, or computer and information science.

Students may be barred from enrollment in courses for which they do not have the necessary prerequisites.

In mathematics and foreign languages, courses build on specific knowledge gained by students in previous courses, and thus a student may not receive credit for a course that is a prerequisite for a course already completed.

coUrse nUmbersCourse numbers are designated as follows:

000-099 Preparatory courses 100-199 Primarily freshman courses 200-299 Primarily sophomore courses 300-399 Upper level, primarily junior courses 400-499 Upper level, primarily senior courses

Students enrolling in 300/400-level courses are expected to have writing and study skills commensurate with junior/senior-level work.

distance edUcationUMUC Asia offers a wide variety of Distance Education (DE) courses. Many of the courses included in this Catalog are available both in traditional classroom format and online via DE. In addition, students in Asia may take DE courses of-fered by UMUC’s European Division, and courses provided by UMUC’s Stateside Programs in Maryland. DE courses are intended primarily for students whose duty schedule or loca-tion makes it difficult for them to enroll in a regularly sched-uled course. The courses are computer-based, requiring students to have access to the Internet with their own e-mail account. There are five sessions of DE courses each academic year. See the back cover of this Catalog for class session dates.

WebTycho, the University’s online classroom delivery platform, provides secure access to course materials and course tools via the Internet, including extensive library materials. Faculty post syllabi, lectures, assignments, and discussion questions to the WebTycho classroom. Students are able to participate in discus-sions, submit assignments, and interact with classmates and faculty who are located at different locations around the world. Communication is typically asynchronous, allowing students to participate at any convenient time and place.

DE courses are not self-paced; assignments are to be completed according to the due dates of material as set by the faculty member. The importance of writing ability in English can-not be overemphasized, since most coursework is written, and faculty and students communicate in writing. The UMUC Asia Distance Education office can provide information about specific course offerings, schedules, and registration procedures. You may also access the DE site at de.asia.umuc.edu.

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coUrse oFFeringsindex to coUrse descriptionsThe courses listed on the following pages are arranged by aca-demic department in alphabetical order. The number of credits is shown in parentheses (3) after the title of the course, and recommendations and/or restrictions and prerequisites are indi-cated. A brief description of the course content then follows.

Accounting (ACCT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Anthropology (ANTH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Art (ARTT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Art History (ARTH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Asian Studies (ASTD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Astronomy (ASTR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108Behavioral and Social Sciences (BEHS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108Biology (BIOL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Business and Management (BMGT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Chemistry (CHEM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Communication Studies (COMM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Computer and Information Science (CMIS) . . . . . . . . . . 113Computer Information Technology (CMIT) . . . . . . . . . . 114Computer Studies (CMST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Criminology/Criminal Justice (CCJS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Cybersecurity (CSIA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Economics (ECON) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Education (EDUC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Educational Principles (EDCP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118English (ENGL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Finance (FINC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Geography (GEOG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Geology (GEOL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Government and Politics (GVPT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121History (HIST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Homeland Security (HMLS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Humanities (HUMN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Human Resource Management (HRMN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Information Systems Management (IFSM) . . . . . . . . . . . 125Japanese (JAPN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Journalism (JOUR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Korean (KORN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Library Skills and Information Literacy (LIBS) . . . . . . . . . 128Marketing (MRKT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Mathematics (MATH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Music (MUSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Natural Science (NSCI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Nutrition (NUTR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Philosophy (PHIL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Physics (PHYS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Psychology (PSYC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Sociology (SOCY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Spanish (SPAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Speech Communication (SPCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Statistics and Probability (STAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Theatre (THET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Writing (WRTG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

accoUntingCourses in Accounting (designated ACCT) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward

• amajorinaccounting,businessadministration,finance,global business and public policy, human resource management, management studies, or marketing;

• aminorinaccounting,businessadministration,customerservice management, human resource management, management studies, marketing, or strategic and entrepreneurial management;

• acertificateinIntroductoryAccounting,AdvancedAccounting, Fraud Investigation, or a number of other business-related areas;

• certainUMUCgraduatedegreeprograms,whererecognized as equivalent coursework (specific equivalencies are detailed in the UMUC graduate catalog); and

• electives.

acct 220 principles of accounting i (3)An introduction to the basic theory and techniques of contem-porary financial accounting. The objective is to identify the fun-damental principles of accounting, identify and analyze business transactions, prepare financial statements, and communicate this information to users with different needs. Topics include the accounting cycle, transactions, and the preparation of financial statements for single-owner business organizations that operate as service companies or merchandisers. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ACCT 220 or BMGT 220.

acct 221 principles of accounting ii (3)Prerequisite: ACCT 220. Further study of contemporary ac-counting practices, with an emphasis on financial and manage-rial accounting. The goal is to identify and analyze business transactions, define the characteristics of business entities, iden-tify the interdependency of financial statements, employ mana-gerial accounting techniques, and communicate this information to users with different needs. Financial accounting topics include liabilities, equities, investments, and business entities. Manageri-al accounting topics include job order and process costing, cost-volume-profit analysis, and budgets. Students may receive credit


coUrse oFFeringsfor only one of the following courses: ACCT 221, ACCT 301, BMGT 221, MGMT 301, or MGST 301.

acct 310 intermediate accounting i (3)Prerequisites: ACCT 221. This is a professional course requir-ing intensive study and analysis and is not to be undertaken casually. Students who have not taken ACCT 221 within the last two years may have difficulty. A comprehensive analysis of financial accounting topics involved in preparing financial statements for external reporting. The objective is to identify and analyze complex business transactions and their impact on financial statements. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ACCT 310 or BMGT 310.

acct 311 intermediate accounting ii (3)(A continuation of ACCT 310. Students should be cautious about enrolling in ACCT 310 or ACCT 311. These are profes-sional courses requiring intensive study and analysis and are not to be undertaken casually. Students who have not taken ACCT 310 within the last two years may have difficulty.) Pre-requisite: ACCT 310. A comprehensive analysis of financial accounting topics, including preparation of financial statements and external reports. The objective is to identify and analyze complex business transactions and their impact on financial statements. Students may receive credit for only one of the fol-lowing courses: ACCT 311 or BMGT 311.

acct 321 cost accounting (3)Prerequisite: ACCT 221. A study of basic cost accounting con-cepts. The goal is to apply basic cost accounting concepts, use technology to prepare financial deliverables, evaluate business and financial data, and communicate financial information. Topics include the evaluation of business and financial data to make profit-maximizing decisions and ethics and corporate so-cial responsibility. Discussion also covers the role of accountants in decision making; cost behavior; cost planning and control; and costing methods, such as standard costing, budgeting, and inventory valuation. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ACCT 321 or BMGT 321.

acct 323 Federal income tax i (3)Prerequisite: ACCT 220. Recommended: ACCT 310 and ACCT 311. A study of federal income tax for individuals and other entities. The objective is to identify the legislative process, conduct tax research, evaluate tax implications, and complete an individual tax return. Topics include the legislative process, tax policy, research, and the evaluation of transactions and decisions for planning and compliance. Emphasis is on ethics and professional responsibilities. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ACCT 323 or BMGT 323.

acct 326 accounting information systems (3)Prerequisites: ACCT 221. A study of the control aspects of accounting systems. Topics include setting standards; defin-ing and imposing administrative, operational, and security controls; and judging cost-effectiveness of systems. Various techniques are used to study accounting information-systems concepts; these may include the use of problem sets, case stud-ies, computer applications, and other materials. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ACCT 326, BMGT 320, or BMGT 326.

acct 422 auditing theory and practice (3)Prerequisite: ACCT 311. Recommended: ACCT 326. A study of the independent accountant’s attest function. Topics include generally accepted auditing standards, tests of controls and substantive tests, and report forms and opinions. Various tech-niques are used to study auditing concepts and practices; these may include the use of problem sets, case studies, computer ap-plications, and other materials. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ACCT 422 or BMGT 422.

acct 424 advanced accounting (3)Prerequisite: ACCT 311. Recommended ACCT326. A study of advanced accounting theory, applied to specialized topics and contemporary problems. The aim is to prepare, present, and explain financial statements in five sectors--consolidated, international, partnership, not-for-profit, and state and local governments--and analyze a firm’s dissolution or reorganiza-tion. Emphasis is on consolidated statements and partnership accounting. Various techniques are used to study accounting theory and practice, these may include the use of problem sets, case studies, computer applications, and other materials. Stu-dents may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ACCT 424 or BMGT 424.

acct 426 advanced cost accounting (3)Prerequisite: ACCT 321. An in-depth study of advanced cost-ing concepts that emphasizes managerial planning and control, problem solving, performance measurement, and profit maxi-mization. The aim is to evaluate financial and nonfinancial data, conduct high-level research on contemporary issues, ap-ply best practices and tools, and prepare and present findings to management and clients. Research, technology, and global practices are used in evaluating financial and nonfinancial deci-sion making from both and entity and an industry perspective. Leadership skills are developd through collaborative assign-ments. Students may receive credit for only one of the follow-ing courses: ACCT 426 or BMGT 426.

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coUrse oFFeringsacct 436 internal auditing (3)Prerequisite: ACCT 311. An introduction to internal auditing, its rapid growth, and its role in the modern corporation. Top-ics include internal auditing standards, scope, responsibilities, ethics, controls, techniques, and reporting practices. Consider-ation is given to the material included in the Certified Internal Auditor examination. Various techniques are used to study internal auditing theory and practice; these may include the use of problem sets, case studies, computer applications, and other materials. Students may receive credit for only one of the fol-lowing courses: ACCT 436, ACCT 498E or BMGT 498E.

anthropologyCourses in Anthropology (designated ANTH) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward

• thegeneraleducationrequirementinthebehavioralandsocial sciences;

• amajorinsocialscience;

• amajororminorinEastAsianstudies;

• acertificateinDiversityAwareness;and

• electives.

anth 101 introduction to biological anthropology (3)A survey of general patterns in the development of human culture, addressing the biological and morphological aspects of humans viewed in their cultural setting. Students who complete both ANTH 101 and 102 may not receive credit for ANTH 340, BEHS 340, or BEHS 341.

anth 102 introduction to cultural anthropology (3)A survey of social and cultural principles inherent in ethno-graphic descriptions. The objective is to apply anthropological knowledge of human behavior to everyday situations and prob-lems. Students who complete both ANTH 101 and 102 may not receive credit for ANTH 340, BEHS 340, or BEHS 341.

anth 401 cultural anthropology: principles and processes (3)Prerequisite: ANTH 101, 102, or 344. An examination of the nature of human culture and its processes, both historical and functional. The approach will be topical and theoretical rather than descriptive.

anth 402 cultural anthropology: world ethnography (3)Prerequisite: ANTH 101, 102, or 344. A descriptive survey of the culture of various areas of the world through an examina-tion of representative societies.

anth 417 peoples and cultures of east asia (3)Prerequisite: ANTH 102. A survey of the major sociopolitical systems of China, Korea, and Japan. Major anthropological questions are discussed.

artCourses in Art (designated ARTT) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward

• thegeneraleducationrequirementintheArtsandHumanities;

• aminorinArt;

• amajororminorinHumanities;

• electives.

artt 110 drawing and design (3)A hands-on introduction to various drawing media and related techniques. The objective is to translate the three-dimensional world into two dimensions, communicate through a visual medium, and critique visual works of art. Projects are based on nature and still life.

artt 205 art appreciation (3)An introduction to a variety of two- and three-dimensional art forms, with particular emphasis on two-dimensional arts. The goal is to examine the elements and principles of design, mate-rials, and techniques used in personal and professional settings. Examples from different media including illustration; painting with oils, acrylics, and watercolors; and sculpture are used to consider form, light, color, perspective, and other elements of art.

artt 210 drawing (3)Prerequisite: ARTT 110. A continuing examination of ma-terials and techniques of drawing. The objective is to apply drawing techniques and visual principles to various subjects, communicate through drawing, and critique works of art. More advanced media, compositions, techniques, and subjects are explored. Students may receive credit for only one of the fol-lowing courses: ARTS210 or ARTT210.


coUrse oFFeringsart historyCourses in Art History (designated ARTH) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward

• thegeneraleducationrequirementsintheartsandhumanities;

• amajoringraphiccomunicationorhumanities;

• aminorinarthistoryorhumanities;and

• electives.

arth 204 Film and american culture studies (3)An introductory study of the relationship between film and American culture. The objective is to improve one’s ability to understand a film’s message and to expand one’s cultural aware-ness. Discussion covers the way one of our most popular media portrays American culture and influences our interpretation of cultural issues. Various films, filmmaking issues, and representa-tive filmmakers’ work are examined. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ARTH 204, AMST 204, or HUMN 204.

arth 334 Understanding movies (3)(Formerly HUMN 334.) An analysis of one of the most impor-tant means of artistic expression of the 20th century. The goal is to acquire a deeper understanding of the aesthetic qualities of film by considering the stylistic elements of film as it has evolved throughout the century and weighing the special rela-tionship between cinema and literature. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ARTH 334 or HUMN 334 or HUMN 498D.

asian stUdiesCourses in Asian studies (designated ASTD) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward

• thegeneraleducationrequirementsintheartsandhumanities or the behavioral and social sciences (based on course content);

• amajororminorinEastAsianstudies;and

• electives.

astd 135 introduction to Japanese language and culture (3)(Formerly JAPN 105. Not open to students whose native lan-guage is Japanese.) An introduction to Japanese language and culture. Emphasis is on practical application. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: ASTD 135 or JAPN 105.

astd 155 introduction to korean language and culture (3)(Formerly KORN 105. Not open to students whose native language is Korean.) An introduction to Korean language and culture. Emphasis is on practical application. Students may re-ceive credit for only one of the following: ASTD 155 or KORN 105.

astd 198 special topics in asian studies (3)An investigation of a special topic, problem, or issue of par-ticular relevance to countries or peoples of the Pacific Rim or Indian Ocean. Typical investigations include historical or con-temporary subjects focusing on cultural, economic, military, or political issues.

astd 284 Foundations of east asian civilization (3) (Formerly HIST 284.) A survey of the foundations of East Asian civilization from its beginnings to the 17th century. Fo-cus is on China, Korea, and Japan. The goal is to analyze the region from a number of perspectives, including philosophical, historical, artistic and political. Topics include East Asian belief systems (including Confucianism and Buddhism), dynasties, warrior culture, and the role of class and gender in early East Asian society. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ASTD 150, ASTD 284, or HIST 284.

astd 285 introduction to modern east asia (3) (Formerly HIST 285.) An interdisciplinary survey of East Asia from the late 17th century—beginning with Qing China, Tokugawa Japan, and Choson Korea—to the present. The ob-jective is to trace how transformations on global, regional, and local levels led to the development of the modern nation-states of East Asia and to examine how those developments affected the culture of the area. Topics include the rise of imperialism and colonialism; cross-cultural interactions; and issues of gen-der, class, and ethnicity in East Asian culture. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ASTD 160, ASTD 285, or HIST 285.

astd 300 the chinese: adapting the past, building the Future (3)An examination of contemporary Chinese society as it seeks modernization after a century of rapid change.

astd 301 the Japanese: adapting the past, building the Future (3)A study of modern Japanese society as it attempts to find its place in the post-Cold War international system after a century of imperial expansion, ruinous defeat, and renewal.

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coUrse oFFeringsastd 302 the two koreas: problems and prospects (3)An examination of Korean society. Topics include the legacy of the past, unifying factors, internal forces, contemporary issues, and prospects for reunification.

astd 303 india: the weight of tradition in the modern world (3)A study of contemporary Indian society as it seeks moderniza-tion within an age-old culture and caste system. Pakistan is also discussed where appropriate to subcontinent issues.

astd 304 southeast asia: development amid diversity (3)A broad examination of twentieth century Southeast Asia. Top-ics include colonialism, nationalism, independence, factors of unity and disunity, the role of regional organizations (ASEAN), and contrasting developmental models.

astd 333 Japanese life and culture i (3)(Formerly JAPN 333.) A study of the origin and historical background of contemporary Japanese culture and civiliza-tion. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: ASTD 333 or JAPN 333.

astd 334 Japanese life and culture ii (3)(Formerly JAPN 334.) A study of the origin and historical background of contemporary Japanese culture and civiliza-tion. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: ASTD 334 or JAPN 334.

astd 353 korean life and culture (3)(Formerly KORN 333.) A study of the origin and historical development of Korean culture and traditions. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ASTD 353, KORN 333, or KORN 398.

astd 398 advanced special topics in asian studies (3)An investigation of a special topic, problem, or issue of par-ticular relevance to countries or peoples of the Pacific Rim or Indian Ocean. Typical investigations include historical or con-temporary subjects focusing on cultural, economic, military, or political issues. Assignments include advanced reading and research.

astd 485 great issues in asian studies (3)(Intended as a final, capstone course to be taken in a student’s last 15 credits.) Prerequisites: ASTD 284 (or ASTD 150) and 285 (or ASTD 160). A project-based, interdisciplinary study of East Asia that integrates knowledge gained through previous coursework and experience and builds on that conceptual foun-

dation through integrative analysis, practical application, and critical thinking. Discussion covers emerging issues and current scholarship in East Asian studies.

astronomyCourses in astronomy (designated ASTR) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward

• thegeneraleducationrequirementinthebiologicalandphysical sciences;

• aminorinnaturalscience;and

• electives.

UMUC offers only a limited number of courses each session in this discipline.

astr 100 introduction to astronomy (3)(Not open to students who have taken or are taking any as-tronomy course numbered 250 or higher. For students not majoring or minoring in a science.) Prerequisite: MATH 012 or higher. A discussion of the major areas of astronomy. Topics in-clude the solar system, stars and stellar evolution, and galaxies. Current topics in astronomy are also discussed. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ASTR 100, ASTR 101, ASTR 120, or GNSC 125.

astr 110 astronomy laboratory (1)(Fulfills the laboratory science requirement only with previ-ous or concurrent credit for ASTR 100. For students not majoring or minoring in a science.) Prerequisite or corequi-site: ASTR 100. A laboratory course including experiments, observations, and exercises to illustrate the basic concepts of astronomy, as well as the use of astronomical instruments and tools.

behavioral and social sciencesCourses in behavioral and social sciences (designated BEHS) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward


• amajorinsocialscience;

• aminorinwomen’sstudies;

• acertificateinAppliedBehavioralandSocialSciencesorDiversity Awareness; and

• electives.


coUrse oFFeringsbehs 210 introduction to social sciences (3)Recommended: WRTG 101. An interdisciplinary introduction to the study of society that addresses the issue of what it is to be a social scientist from a variety of social science perspec-tives. A primary objective is to use the empirical and theoretical contributions of the different social science disciplines to better understand the nature of society. Topics include research meth-ods in the social science disciplines and the relationships among the different social science disciplines. Discussion surveys the various social sciences, including psychology, sociology, anthro-pology, and gerontology. A historical overview of the develop-ment of the social sciences is provided, and an analysis of social phenomena that integrates insights from the social sciences is presented. Students may receive credit for only one of the fol-lowing courses: BEHS 201 or BEHS 210.

behs 220 diversity awareness (3)An examination of the many dimensions of diversity within the framework of modern culture and principles of social justice. The aim is to interact and communicate effectively and ap-propriately within a diverse society. Emphasis is on raising con-sciousness of diversity and using critical thinking with respect to stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. Discussion covers issues related to age, disability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, and socioeconomic status, as well as current issues in diversity studies.

behs 300 research methods in the social sciences (3)Prerequisite: BEHS 210. Recommended: STAT 225. An intro-duction to the core concepts, research methods, and skills that apply to work in the social sciences. The goal is to begin the process of conducting social science research. Discussion cov-ers the scientific method, as well as quantitative and qualitative research methods specific to the social science disciplines of psychology, sociology, anthropology, and gerontology. Topics also include reliability and validity of data, correlation versus causality, research ethics, institutional review boards, proposal writing, and the unique contribution of “interdisciplinarity” in social science research.

behs 343 parenting today (3)An overview of critical issues of parenthood in the United States today using an interdisciplinary perspective. The objec-tive is to apply research and theory in family development to practical decision making. Topics include characteristics of effective parenting styles, disciplinary strategies, the role of di-verse family structures, and the social forces that cause changes in parent/child relationships.

behs 364 alcohol in U.s. society (3)An interdisciplinary examination of the use, abuse, and addiction of the drug alcohol from the perspectives of

psychology, physiology, sociology, medicine, counseling, law, and public health. Students will explore the effects of alcohol throughout the life span in relation to gender, families, race, age, the workplace, and public safety. Analysis covers current research and trends in the treatment of alcohol abuse and dependence, including prevention, assessment, and intervention as well as exploring history, etiology, effects, and current treatment practices.

biologyCourses in biology (designated BIOL) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward


• amajorinbiotechnology,homelandsecurity,investigativeforensics, laboratory management, psychology;

• aminorinbiology,forensics,microbiology,naturalscience, or psychology; and

• electives(includingrelatedrequirementsfortheenvironmental management major).

biol 101 concepts of biology (3)(For students not majoring in a science.) An introduction to the structure and function of living organisms. The objective is to use knowledge about biological principles and scientific reasoning to make informed decisions about the natural world. Topics include the chemical foundations of life, cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecosystems, and interdependence of living organisms. Discussion also covers the importance of the scien-tific method to biological inquiry and the impact of biological knowledge on human societies. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BIOL 101, BIOL 103, BIOL 105, or BSCI 105.

biol 102 laboratory in biology (1)(For students not majoring in a science. Fulfills the laboratory science requirement only with previous or concurrent credit for BIOL 101.) Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 101. A hands-on study of the concepts underlying the structure and function of living organisms. The goal is to apply the scientific method and to use scientific and quantitative reasoning to make in-formed decisions about experimental results in the biological sciences. Laboratory exercises emphasize the scientific method and explore topics such as the chemical foundations of living organisms, cell structure and function, and the classification of organisms. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BIOL 102, BIOL 103, BIOL 105, or BSCI 105.

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coUrse oFFeringsbiol 103 introduction to biology (4)(Not open to students who have completed BIOL 101 or BIOL 102. For students not majoring in a science. Fulfills the laboratory science requirement.) An introduction to the con-cepts underlying the structure and function of living organisms. The aim is to apply the scientific method and use scientific and quantitative reasoning to make informed decisions about experimental results in the biological sciences. Topics include the chemical foundations of life, cell biology, genetics, evolu-tion, ecosystems, and interdependence of living organisms. Discussion also covers the importance of the scientific method to biological inquiry and the impact of biological knowledge on human societies. Laboratory activities emphasize the scientific method. Students may receive credit for only one of the follow-ing courses: BIOL 101, BIOL 102, BIOL 103, BIOL 105, or BSCI 105.

biol 160 human biology (3)(Science background not required.) A general introduction to human structure, functions, genetics, evolution, and ecol-ogy. The aim is to use scientific reasoning to make informed decisions about topics related to human biology. The human organism is examined from the basic cellular level and genetics, through organ systems, to interaction with the outside world. Discussion also covers pertinent health topics. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BIOL 160 or GNSC 160.

biol 161 laboratory in human biology (1)(Fulfills the laboratory science requirement only with previous or concurrent credit for BIOL 160.) Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 160. A laboratory study that uses the human organism as an example to illustrate the concepts underlying the organiza-tion and interrelationships of all living organisms.

biol 181 life in the oceans (3)An introductory study of the major groups of plants and ani-mals in various marine environments, as well as their interac-tions with each other and the nonliving components of the ocean. The objective is to use scientific reasoning to make in-formed decisions about topics related to marine biology. Dis-cussion covers the impact of human activity on life in the ocean and the potential uses and misuses of the ocean. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BIOL 181 or ZOOL 181.

biol 182 marine biology laboratory (1)(Fulfills the laboratory science requirement only with previous or concurrent credit for BIOL 181 or NSCI 110.) Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 181 or NSCI 110. An introduction to the environmental and biological factors that affect life in the oceans, including chemical and physical properties such as salinity, oxygen concentration, depth, tides, currents, and light.

The investigations may include field exercises examining life in specific habitats, such as coral reefs, estuaries, and intertidal areas.

biol 201 human anatomy and physiology i (4)(Fulfills the laboratory science requirement.) Prerequisite: BIOL 101, BIOL 105, BIOL 160, or BSCI 105. A thorough introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the integumen-tary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems of human beings. An overview of cellular physiology is included. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BIOL 201 or ZOOL 201.

biol 202 human anatomy and physiology ii (4)(Fulfills the laboratory science requirement.) Prerequisite: BIOL 101, BIOL 105, BIOL 160, or BSCI 105. An introduc-tion to the anatomy and physiology of the sensory, cardiovas-cular, endocrine, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, immune, and reproductive systems. Intermediary metabolism and endocrine relationships are also studied. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BIOL 202 or ZOOL 202.

biol 211 environmental science (3)A survey of ecological principles as they apply to the interre-lated dilemmas of sustainability. Topics include overpopulation, pollution, over-consumption of natural resources, and the eth-ics of land use. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BIOL 211, BOTN 211, or PBIO 235.

biol 212 environmental science laboratory (1)(For students not majoring in science . Fulfills the laboratory science requirement only with previous or concurrent credit for BIOL 211.) Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 211. A labora-tory study investigating human interactions with our environ-ment. Scientific objectivity and methodology are employed to gather and analyze data pertaining to the varied and inter-related forms of human environmental impact. Topics explored include principles of ecology, population dynamics, food sup-ply alternatives and impact, sustainable water supplies, energy alternatives, pollution control, greenhouse gases, recycling, and conservation technologies.

biol 301 human health and disease (3)(For students majoring in both science and non-science disci-plines.) A survey of the mechanisms of disease and their expres-sion in major organ systems of the human body. Topics include infections, cancer, heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, stroke, malnutrition, poisoning by environmental toxins, stress, in-flammation, disorders of the immune system, and aging. Em-phasis is on prevention of disease through control of risk factors and early detection. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BIOL 301 or BIOL 398H.


coUrse oFFeringsbiol 302 bacteria, viruses, and health (3)(For students majoring in both science and non-science disci-plines.) An introductory study of the basic structure, genetic and regulatory systems, and life cycles of bacteria and viruses. Students may receive credit for only one of the following cours-es: BIOL 398G, BSCI 223, MICB 200, or MICB 388A.

biol 304 the biology of cancer (3)(For students majoring in both science and non-science disci-plines.) An overview of the biological basis of cancer. The devel-opment and progression of cancer are considered at the level of cell structure and function. The roles of genes and proteins are also examined. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BIOL 304 or GNSC 398C.

bUsiness and managementCourses in business and management (designated BMGT) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward

• amajorinbusinessadministration,emergencymanagement, finance, global business and public policy, homeland security, human resource management, laboratory management, management studies, or marketing;

• aminorinbusinessadministration,businesslawandpublic policy, business supply chain management, customer service management, international business management, or strategic and entrepreneurial management;

• acertificateinvariousbusiness-relatedareas;and

• electives.

bmgt 110 introduction to business and management (3)(For students with little or no business background. Recom-mended preparation for many other BMGT courses.) An intro-duction to the fundamental concepts of business management and leadership. The objective is to understand the interrelated dynamics of business, society, and the economy. Discussion covers business principles and practices in the context of ev-eryday business events and human affairs and from a historical perspective.

bmgt 140 personal and Family Finance (3)An examination of the principles of managing one’s personal and family finances. Among the topics included are financial goal setting and budgeting, managing checking accounts, life and liability insurance, the use and management of personal credit, and saving and investing for long-term financial security.

bmgt 160 principles of supervision (3)(Formerly MGST 160.) An introductory study of the skills re-quired to effectively supervise and manage employees in organi-zation, such as knowing how to plan, organize, and control the workload and understanding worker behavior. Topics Include the role and function of supervisors, recruitment and evalua-tion of workers, management by objectives, task delegation, motivation strategies, training and professional development, communication and conflict management, and time manage-ment. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 160 or MGST 160.

bmgt 364 management and organization theory (3)Prerequisites: BMGT 110 or at least two years of business and management experience. An examination of the four functions of management–planning, organizing, leading, and control-ling–with emphasis on the application of management concepts and theories to achieve organizational goals. The aim is to de-velop strategies, goals, and objectives to enhance performance and sustainability. Topics include ethics, social responsibility, globalization, and change and innovation. Students may re-ceive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 364, TEMN 202, TEMN 300, TMGT 301, or TMGT 302.

bmgt 365 organizational leadership (3)Prerequisite: BMGT 110 or BMGT 364. An exploration of leadership as a critical skill for the 21st century, when change occurs rapidly and consistently. The objective is to be able to use leadership theory and assessment tools to evaluate one’s own leadership skills. Focus is on the leadership skills needed to develop committed and productive individuals and high-performing organizations. Topics include vision, values, culture, ethics, and the interaction between the organization and the ex-ternal environment. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 365, MGMT 300, MGST 310, or TEMN 310.

bmgt 380 business law i (3)(Strongly recommended for students seeking careers as CPAs, lawyers, or managers.) A conceptual and functional analysis and application of legal principles and concepts relevant to the conduct and understanding of commercial business transactions in the domestic and global environments. The aim is to evalu-ate sources of law, legal process, procedures, and remedies and to analyze tort, criminal, and contractual rights, obligations, liabilities, and remedies in the business environment. Topics include the legal, ethical, and social environment of business, civil and criminal law, agency, types of business organizations, and contracts and sales agreements.

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coUrse oFFeringsbmgt 381 business law ii (3) (Strongly recommended for students seeking careers as CPAs, lawyers, or managers.) Prerequisite: BMGT 380. Further con-ceptual and functional analysis and application of legal prin-ciples relevant to the conduct and understanding of commercial business transactions in the domestic and global environment. The aim is to evaluate sources of law, legal process, procedures, and remedies and to analyze tort, criminal, and contractual rights, obligations, liabilities, and remedies in the business en-vironment. Topics include personal and real property, leases, antitrust, business insurance, accountants’ liability, negotiable instruments, secured transactions, government regulation af-fecting consumer protection, environmental protection, debtor/creditor relationships, and bankruptcy and reorganization.

bmgt 392 global business (3)Prerequisite: BMGT 110 or at least two years of business and management experience. An overview of key concepts and is-sues relevant to conducting business in the global environment. Emphasis is on applying fundamental knowledge of global busi-ness and analyzing and evaluating global business variables for informed decision making. The objective is to analyze property rights, obligations, liabilities, and remedies; evaluate regulations in the business environment; and assess implications of transac-tions and negotiable instruments in the business environment. Topics include the nature and scope of global business; cultural, political, legal, and economic environments; marketing; trade; and foreign investments. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 392, MGMT 305, or TMGT 390.

bmgt 464 organizational behavior (3)Prerequisites: BMGT 110 (or at least two years of business and management experience), 364, and 365. An examination of research and theory on the forces underlying the way members of an organization behave and their effect on employee and organizational productivity and effectiveness. The aim is to par-ticipate, lead, and manage teams and maximize individual con-tributions to an organization. Topics include the impact that individual characteristics, group dynamics, and organizational structure, polices, and culture have on employee behaviors and organizational outcomes (i.e. productivity, absenteeism, turn-over, deviant workplace behavior, satisfaction, and citizenship).

bmgt 495 strategic management (3)(Access to spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation soft-ware is required. Intended as a final, capstone course to be tak-en in a student’s last 15 credits.) Prerequisites: BMGT 364 and 365, FINC 330 (or BMGT 340), and MRKT 310. A study of strategic management that focuses on integrating management, marketing, finance/accounting, production/operations, services, research and development, and information systems functions

to achieve organizational success. The aim is to apply integra-tive analysis, practical application, and critical thinking to the conceptual foundation gained through previous study and per-sonal experience. Emphasis is on developing an organizational vision and mission, developing and implementing strategic plans, and evaluating outcomes. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 495, HMGT 430, MGMT 495, or TMGT 380.

bmgt 496 business ethics (3)A study of the relationship of business ethics and social re-sponsibility in both domestic and global settings. The aim is to explore ethical and moral considerations of corporate conduct, social responsibilities, policies, and strategies. Emphasis is on the definition, scope, application, and analysis of ethical values as they relate to issues of public and organizational consequence and business decision making in the domestic and global busi-ness environments.

chemistryCourses in chemistry (designated CHEM) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward

• thegeneraleducationrequirementinthephysicalandbiological sciences;

• amajorininvestigativeforensics;


• electives(includingrelatedrequirementsfortheenvironmental management major).

chem 103 general chemistry i (4)(For students majoring or minoring in a science; not appropri-ate for nonscience students fulfilling general education require-ments. Fulfills the laboratory science requirement.) Prerequisite: MATH 107 (recommended) or MATH 103 or equivalent. The first course in chemistry intended for students majoring or minoring in science. A study of the nature and composition of matter. Elements, inorganic compounds, and chemical calcula-tions are covered. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CHEM 102, CHEM 103, CHEM 105, CHEM 107, or CHEM 121.

chem 113 general chemistry ii (4)(For students majoring or minoring in a science; not appropri-ate for nonscience students fulfilling general education require-ments. Fulfills the laboratory science requirement.) Prerequisite: CHEM 103 or CHEM 105. A study of kinetics; homogeneous, heterogeneous, and ionic equilibria; oxidation/reduction reac-tions; electrochemistry; and chemistry of the elements. Stu-dents may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CHEM 113 or CHEM 115.


coUrse oFFeringschem 121 chemistry in the modern world (3)(For students not majoring or minoring in science.) An explo-ration of chemistry as it relates to human life and the environ-ment. The goal is to use a working knowledge of chemical principles, scientific reasoning, and quantitative reasoning to make informed decisions about health and safety matters. Discussion examines natural processes and human factors in the modern world using the principles of chemistry and the scientific method. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CHEM 102, CHEM 103, CHEM 104, CHEM 107, CHEM 121, or GNSC 140.

chem 122 laboratory chemistry (1)(Fulfills the laboratory science requirement.) Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 121. May not be used to satisfy the lab science requirement without credit for CHEM 121. Labora-tory experimentation illustrating chemical principles and ap-plications in the modern world. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CHEM 103, CHEM 104, CHEM 113, CHEM 122, CHEM 233, CHEM 243, or CHEM 245.

commUnication stUdiesCourses in communication studies (designated COMM) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward

• thegeneraleducationrequirementincommunications;

• amajorincommunicationstudiesorlaboratorymanagement;

• aminorincommunicationstudies,journalism,orspeechcommunication;

• acertificateinDesktopPublishing;and

• electives.

comm 200 military comm and writing (3)(Fulfills the general education requirement in communication.) A study of managing business communication in a military context. Topics include communication theories, research methods, organization of information, formats, writing and editing strategies, guiding subordinate communication, inter-views and meeting management. Assignments may include speech presentation, classroom instruction, interviewing, meet-ing management, and the writing and editing of reports, letters, e-mails, proposals, and personnel evaluations.

comm 300 communication theory (3)(Fulfills the general education requirement in communica-tions but is not a writing course.) Prerequisite: WRTG 101 or ENGL 101. An introduction to communication theory. The

objective is to apply communication theory and evaluate com-munication situations. The basic theories of human communi-cation, mass communication, and new media and technology are explored. Focus is on the relationships among communica-tion theory, research, and practice. Topics include intra- and interpersonal communication, public communication, mass media, and contemporary issues associated with mediated com-munication.

comm 302 mass communication and media studies (3)(Formerly COMM 379A. Fulfills the general education re-quirement in communications but is not a writing course.) Prerequisite: WRTG 101 or ENGL 101. A survey of mass com-munication designed to enhance media literacy. The goal is to interpret, evaluate, and produce media messages. Topics include media industries and the impact of the media, as well as regula-tion, policy, and ethical issues. Emphasis is on critical thinking and analysis of vital aspects of pervasive elements of popular culture, such as news, advertising, children’s entertainment, and a free press. Students may receive credit for only one of the fol-lowing courses: COMM 379A or COMM 302.

compUter and inFormation scienceCourses in computer and information science (designatedCMIS) may be applied as appropriate (according to individualprogram requirements) toward

• thegeneraleducationrequirementincomputing;

• amajorincomputerandinformationscience,computernetworking and security, computer science, digital media and Web technology, or information systems management;

• aminorincomputing;

• acertificateinvariouscomputer-andinformationscience-related areas; and

• electives.

Students without recent experience in problem solving with computers must take CMIS 102. It is recommended that for the first two academic sessions students should not take two (or more) courses that involve programming.

cmis 102 introduction to problem solving algorithm design (3)A study of techniques for finding solutions to problems through structured programming and step-wise refinement. The objective is to design programs using pseudocode and partici-

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coUrse oFFeringspate in hands-on debugging, testing, and documenting activi-ties. Topics include principles of programming, the logic of constructing a computer program, and the practical aspects of integrating program modules into a cohesive application. Algo-rithms are used to demonstrate programming as an approach to problem solving. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CMIS 102, CMIS 102A, or CMSC 101.

cmis 141 introductory programming (3)(Not open to students who have taken CMIS 340. The first in a sequence of courses in Java.) Prerequisite: CMIS 102 or prior programming experience. Recommended: MATH 107. A study of structured and object-oriented programming using the Java language. The goal is to design, implement, test, debug, and document Java programs, using appropriate development tools. Projects require use of algorithms, simple data structures, and object-oriented concepts. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CMIS 141, or CMSC 130.

cmis 170 introduction to xml (3)Prerequisites: CMIS 102 or CMIS 141. An introduction to the principles of Extensible Markup Language (XML) and its use in business data exchange. The goal is to design and create well-formed, validated XML documents. Discussion covers the structure, transformation, presentation, and implementation of XML technologies, including document type definitions (DTDs) and schemas. Hands-on projects and exercises are provided.

cmis 242 intermediate programming (3)Prerequisite: CMIS 141. Further study of the Java program-ming language. The objective is to design, implement, test, debug, and document Java programs, using appropriate devel-opment tools. Topics include object-oriented design, event-driven programming, exceptions, recursion, arrays, and data structures.

cmis 320 relational database concepts and applications (3)Prerequisite: CMIS 102 or CMIS 141. A study of the func-tions, underlying concepts, and applications of enterprise relational database management systems (RDBMS) in a busi-ness environment. The aim of the course is to appropriately use databases to meet business requirements. Discussion covers entity/relationship diagrams, relational theory, normalization, integrity constraints, the Structured Query Language (SQL), and physical and logical design. Business case studies and proj-ects include hands-on work using an industry-standard RD-BMS. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CMIS 320 or IFSM 410.

compUter inFormation technologyCourses in computer information technology (designated CMIT) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward


• amajorincomputernetworkingandsecurity,cybersecurity, digital media and Web technology, or information systems management;


• acertificateinvariouscomputer-relatedareas;and

• electives.

cmit 202 Fundamentals of computer troubleshooting (3)(Designed to help prepare for the CompTIA A+ exams.) Pre-requisite: IFSM 201. A thorough review of computer hardware and software with emphasis on the application of current and appropriate computing safety and environmental practices. The goal is to evaluate, install, configure, maintain, and trouble-shoot computer hardware components and operating systems.

cmit 265 Fundamentals of networking (3)(Designed to help prepare for the CompTIA Network+ cer-tification exam.) Prerequisite: CMIT 202. An introduction to networking technologies for local area networks, wide area networks, and wireless networks. The aim is to recognize the type of network design appropriate for a given scenario. Topics include the OSI (open system connectivity) model, security, and networking protocols. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CMIT 265 or CMIT 265M.

cmit 320 network security (3)(Designed to help prepare for the CompTIA Security+ exam.) Prerequisite: CMIT 265, CSIA 302, or CompTIA Network+ certification. A study of the fundamental concepts of com-puter security and its implementation. The aim is to assess and mitigate risk, evaluate and select appropriate technologies, and apply proper security safeguards.

cmit 350 interconnecting cisco devices (3)(Designed to help prepare for the Cisco Certified Network Associate Examination 640-802.) Prerequisite or corequisite: CMIT 265. Presentation of and practice in the concepts and commands required to configure Cisco switches and routers in multiprotocol Internetworks. Focus is on developing the skills necessary to install, configure, and operate Cisco routers and switches within local area network and wide area network environments, including VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) and wireless networks. Discussion covers routing and switching


coUrse oFFeringsconcepts (Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies) using Cisco switches and routers. Projects include configuring various protocols, including IP, RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, RSTP, and Frame Relay. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CAPP 498E, CMIT 350, or CMIT 499D.

compUter stUdiesCourses in computer studies (designated CMST) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward


• amajorincomputernetworkingandsecurity,digitalmedia and Web technology, or information systems management;


• acertificateinvariouscomputer-relatedareas;and

• electives.

cmst 303 advanced application software (3)Prerequisite: CMST 103 or extensive experience with office application software, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database programs. A hands-on, project-based survey of advanced features of office application software. The aim is to use advanced application features to produce docu-ments for professional and personal communication. Topics include information systems, application integration, computer hardware and software, storage, and networking. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CAPP 303 or CMST 303.

cmst 310 Fundamentals of electronic publishing (3)Prerequisite: IFSM 201 or CMST 103. Recommended: CMST 290 and 295. A hands-on, project-based introduction to the tools, concepts, processes, and methods of electronic (desktop) publishing. The aim is to use Adobe InDesign (or another professional electronic publishing software program) to create electronic publications for various media formats following fundamental design principles. Topics include the history and evolution of publishing, working with color, incorporating graphics, principles and elements of design, publication work-flow, emerging technologies, careers in the field, ethical and legal considerations, and collaborative design. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CAPP 310, CAPP 398B, or CMST 310.

cmst 340 computer applications in management (3)Prerequisite: CMIS 102, CMIS 102A, CMST 103, or IFSM 201. An overview of computer-based information-system con-cepts and operations and how these capabilities are applied by management to improve the work processes of business, gov-ernment, and academic organizations. Topics include manage-ment planning at the strategic, tactical, and operational levels necessary to effect continuous improvements. The interchange of electronic information and the application of various com-puting tools such as spreadsheet programs are introduced. Stu-dents may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CAPP 340, CMIS 350, or CMST 340.

cmst 385 principles of web design and technology i (3)Prerequisite: CMST 290, CMIS 102, IFSM 201, or CMST 103. Recommended: CMST 295. A study of Web de-sign, tools and technology principles. The goal is to plan and produce a professional Web site. Topics include Internet proto-cols; usability; accessibility; and social, ethical, and legal issues related to Web site production. Focus is on Extensible Hyper-Text Markup Language (XHTML) and cascading style sheets (CSS). Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CAPP 385 or CMST 385.

cmst 386 principles of web design and technology ii (3)Prerequisites: CMST 385. Continuation of the study of Web design, tools, and technology principles. The objective is to create a Web site promotion strategy, with search engine opti-mization, and produce a professional Web site that incorporates multimedia and scripting. Topics include Web site marketing, Web analytics, performance, privacy, and security issues related to Web site production. Focus is on Extensible HyperText Markup Language (XHTML), cascading style sheets (CSS), and JavaScript. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CAPP 386 or CMST 386.

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coUrse oFFeringscriminology/criminal JUsticeCourses in criminology/criminal justice (designated CCJS) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward

• thegeneraleducationrequirementinthebehavioralandsocial sciences (Note: Only CCJS 105, 350, 360, 432, 453, 454, and 461 apply);

• amajorincriminaljustice,cybersecurity,homelandsecurity, or investigative forensics;

• aminorinAfricanAmericanstudies,criminaljustice,orforensics;

• acertificateinCriminalJusticeIntelligence,FraudInvestigation, or Terrorism and Institutions: Prevention and Response; and

• electives.

Students who previously received credit for courses in the dis-ciplines of criminology (courses designated CRIM) or criminal justice (courses designated CJUS) may not receive credit for comparable courses designated CCJS.

ccJs 100 introduction to criminal Justice (3)(Fulfills the general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences.) An introduction to the administration of criminal justice in a democratic society, emphasizing the history and theories of law enforcement. The objective is to conduct research, analyze criminological theory to inform the development of criminal justice policies, and make appropriate criminal justice decisions. Discussion covers the principles of organization and administration in law enforcement, including specific activities and functions (such as research and planning, public relations, personnel and training, inspection and control, and formulation and direction of policy). Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CCJS 100 or CJUS 100.

ccJs 105 introduction to criminology (3)(Fulfills the general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences.) An overview of the major elements of the criminological enterprise. The objective is to classify and ana-lyze different crime trends and patterns, analyze criminological theories, and conduct research. Topics include the nature of criminology, criminological methods, crime causation, and characteristics of types of crimes and offenders. The police, courts, and corrections and the effects of the criminal justice system in society are also examined.

ccJs 230 criminal law in action (3)Recommended: CCJS 100 or CCJS 105. A study of the history, nature, sources, and types of criminal law. The objective is to identify the elements of crime, recognize parties to crime, and

explain the historical development of criminal law and punish-ment in the United States. Topics include behavioral and legal aspects of criminal acts and the classification and analysis of select criminal offenses. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CCJS 230 or CJUS 230.

ccJs 234 criminal procedure and evidence (3)Prerequisite: CCJS 100 or CCJS 105. Recommended: CCJS 230. A study of the general principles and theories of criminal procedure and evidence. The goal is to interpret statutes and case law, identify relevant issues, and evaluate the integrity and admissibility of evidence. Topics include due process, arrest, search and seizure, and the evaluation of evidence and proof. Recent developments in the field are discussed.

ccJs 331 contemporary legal policy issues (3)Prerequisite: CCJS 100 or CCJS 105. Thorough examination of selected topics: criminal responsibility, alternative sociolegal policies on deviance, law-enforcement procedures for civil law and similar legal problems, admissibility of evidence, and the indigent’s right to counsel. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CCJS 331 or CJUS 330.

ccJs 340 law-enforcement administration (3)Prerequisite: CCJS 100 or CCJS 105. An introduction to con-cepts of organization and management as they relate to law enforcement. Topics include principles of structure, process, policy and procedure, communication and authority, division of work and organizational controls, the human element in the organization, and informal interaction in the context of bureau-cracy. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CCJS 340 or CJUS 340.

ccJs 350 Juvenile delinquency (3)(Fulfills the general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences.) Prerequisite: CCJS 100 or CCJS 105. Recom-mended: CCJS 230. An examination of juvenile delinquency in relation to the general problem of crime. The aim is to apply theories and identify statutory parameters related to juvenile de-linquency, analyze prevention measures, and assess the effective-ness of treatment measures. Topics include factors underlying juvenile delinquency, prevention of criminal acts by youths, and the treatment of delinquents. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CCJS 350 or CRIM 450.

ccJs 352 drugs and crime (3)Prerequisite: CCJS 100 or CCJS 105. Recommended: CCJS 230. An analysis of the role of criminal justice in con-trolling the use and abuse of drugs. The objective is to apply effective enforcement strategies, demonstrate case management skills, and analyze the effect of drug policy. Students may re-ceive credit for only one of the following courses: CCJS 352 or CJUS 352.


coUrse oFFeringsccJs 370 race, crime, and criminal Justice (3)Prerequisite: CCJS 100 or CCJS 105. Recommended: CCJS 230. A historical and theoretical study of the role and treatment of racial/ethnic minorities in the criminal justice system. The objective is to identify and apply appropriate pre-ventative measures and master the aspects of the field of victi-mology.

ccJs 400 criminal courts (3) Prerequisite: CCJS 100 or CCJS 105. Recommended: CCJS 230. An examination of contemporary criminal courts in the United States at all levels. The objective is to apply knowl-edge of the criminal court system, its culture, and appropriate technologies. Topics include the roles of judges, prosecutors, defenders, clerks, courthouse administrators, and people em-ployed in related courthouse fields; problems of administration; and modernization of the traditional court setting. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CCJS 400 or CJUS 400.

ccJs 420 medical and legal investigations of death (3)Prerequisite: CCJS 100 or CCJS 105. Recommended: CCJS 320. An intensive look at medical and legal investigations into causes of death. Topics include the difference between the medical (or pathological) and legal (or criminal) components of investigations into causes of death, medical and investigative terminology, and the impact of ethics on prosecutions and con-victions. Case studies illustrate practical applications of various forms of forensic styles and parameters.

ccJs 432 law of corrections (3)(Fulfills the general education requirement in Behavioral and Social Sciences.) Prerequisite: CCJS 100 or CCJS 105. Rec-ommended: CCJS 497. A review of the law of criminal cor-rections, from sentencing to final release or release on parole. Topics include probation, punishments, special treatments for special offenders, parole and pardon, and the prisoner’s civil rights. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CCJS 432 or CRIM 432.

cybersecUrityCourses in cybersecurity (designated CSIA) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward

• amajorincomputernetworkingandsecurity,cybersecurity, digital media and Web technology, emergency management, homeland security, information systems management, or investigative forensics;


• acertificateinInformationAssurance,InformationManagement, or Project Management for IT Professionals;

• certainUMUCgraduatedegreeprograms,whererecognized as equivalent coursework; and

• electives.

csia 302 telecommunications in information systems (3)(Formerly IFSM 450.) Prerequisite: CSIA 301 or IFSM 300. An introduction to telecommunication infrastructure. The goal is to plan, analyze, and design a secure telecommunication in-frastructure that meets business needs and protects information assets. Topics include cybersecurity, data communication pro-tocols and standards, networks, and trends in telecommunica-tions. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CSIA 302, CMIS 370, CMSC 370, or IFSM 450.

csia 303 Foundations of information system security (3)(Formerly IFSM 430.) Prerequisite: CSIA 301 or IFSM 300. A survey of various means of establishing and maintaining a practical cyber and information security program to protect key organizational assets. The aim is to develop an information security program that is aligned with organizational strategy and to evaluate and recommend information and security technologies to support the information security program. Discussion covers the integration of confidentiality, integrity, and availability into an organization’s security program through the use of physical and logical security controls. Topics include data protection, telecommunications systems, applications, and emerging technologies. Threats and vulnerabilities are as-sessed to determine the level of risk. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CSIA 303, IFSM 430, IFSM 433, or IFSM 498N.

csia 457 cyberterrorism and cyber crime (3)(Formerly IFSM 457.) Prerequisites: CSIA 302 (or CMIT 265) and CSIA 303. In-depth analysis of differences between cy-berterrorism and cyber crime and the motivations that drive cyber adversaries. The goal is to assess cyberterrorism and cyber crime-related vulnerabilities, understand the use of network analysis tools, and identify the differences between computer network defense and offense and the difficulties associated with a global threat space. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CSIA 457, IFSM 457, or IFSM 497C.

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coUrse oFFeringseconomicsCourses in economics (designated ECON) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward


• amajorinfinanceorhomelandsecurity;

• aminorineconomics;

• acertificateinFinancialManagement;

• relatedrequirementsformostbusiness-relatedmajorsandminors; and

• electives.

econ 201 principles of macroeconomics (3)An introduction to the study of the macroeconomy. The objec-tive is to apply select macroeconomic theories to real world situations. Discussion covers economic growth, unemployment, inflation, and the roles of monetary policy and fiscal policy in determining macroeconomic performance. Students may re-ceive credit for only one of the following courses: ECON 201 or ECON 205.

econ 203 principles of microeconomics (3)An analysis of the economic principles underlying the behav-ior of individual consumers and business firms. The goal is to apply select microeconomic theories to real world situations. Emphasis is on market theory. Topics include the implications of government intervention, the advantages and disadvantages of different market structures, and income distribution and poverty.

econ 301 current issues in economic policy (3)Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 and ECON 203. Analysis of cur-rent economic problems and public policies. Topics include market power, federal budget and tax policy, governmental regulation, inflation, unemployment, poverty and distribution of income, and environmental issues.

econ 440 international economics (3)Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 and ECON 203. A description of international trade and an analysis of international transactions, exchange rates, and balance of payments. Policies of protec-tion, devaluation, and exchange-rate stabilization and their consequences are also analyzed. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BEHS 440, ECON 440, or ECON 441.

edUcationUMUC Asia is partnered with Bowie State University to offer undergraduate education courses leading to a Bachelor of Sci-ence degree in Elementary Education or Secondary Education. This program is currently available only to students in Oki-nawa, Japan. Individuals interested in learning more about this undergraduate program should contact their local education program representative or visit UMUC Asia’s Bowie State Web site at www.asia.umuc.edu/teaching.

edUcational principlesCourses in educational principles (designated EDCP) do not apply toward teacher-certification requirements.

Lower-level courses are intended to help students learn how to make the most of their college careers. They are recommended for students who have been away from the classroom for an extended period or who need to improve their academic skills.

EDCP 103 does not fulfill the general education requirement in Communications and can be used as elective credit only.

Other courses designed to help students succeed in school or on the job are included under Career Planning (courses designated CAPL) and Library Skills and Information Literacy (courses designated LIBS).

edcp 100 principles and strategies of successful learning (3)An introduction to knowledge and strategies designed to pro-mote success in the university environment. Focus is on devel-oping the academic, interpersonal, and life-management skills and attitudes needed to thrive in the academic setting. A series of self-assessments serve as tools to identify values and goals for individual life planning and educational achievement.

edcp 103 Fundamentals of writing and grammar (3)(Does not fulfill the general education requirement in com-munications. Recommended as preparation for WRTG 101, WRTG 101X, or upper-level writing courses.) A review of basic writing skills. The objectives are to learn and apply spe-cific steps within the writing process; write effective sentences, paragraphs, and short essays; and edit writing for grammar and punctuation. Topics include the writing process; strategies for developing academic paragraphs and essays; and key aspects of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics. Practice in refining writing skills is provided. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: EDCP 103, EDCP 103X, or ENGL 100.


coUrse oFFeringsedcp 103x Fundamentals of writing and grammar (3)(Does not fulfill the general education requirement in com-munications. Enrollment restricted to students for whom English is a not a first language. Recommended as preparation for WRTG 101, WRTG 101X, or upper-level writing courses.) A review of basic writing skills. Topics include parts of speech; proper use of subordinate clauses, independent clauses, and phrases; the writing process; strategies for developing academic paragraphs and essays; and strategies for developing writing and editing skills in grammar, punctuation, and mechanics. Frequent opportunities to practice and refine skills are pro-vided. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: EDCP 103, EDCP 103X, or ENGL 100.

edcp 105 grammar review (1)(Elective credit only.) A review of essential English grammar. Topics include the parts, construction, and punctuation of Eng-lish sentences. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: EDCP 100A, EDCP 105, ENGL 100E, or EDCP 108 Grammar Review.

edcp 108g college study for adults (1)(Elective credit only.) The development of more efficient study habits. Emphasis is on the acquisition of skills (such as reading, writing, study skills, listening, and note taking) needed to learn effectively.

englishCourses in English (designated ENGL) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward

• thegeneraleducationrequirementintheartsandhumanities;

• amajorinEnglishorhumanities;

• aminorinAfricanAmericanstudies,English,humanities,or women’s studies; and

• electives.

engl 102 composition and literature (3)Prerequisite: ENGL 101, ENGL 101X, WRTG 101, or WRTG 101X. (Fulfills the general education requirements in Com-munications or Arts and Humanities.) Further practice in writ-ing using readings in literature. Focus is on academic writing forms, especially critical analysis of literature through a variety of modes such as comparison and contrast, classification, and causal analysis. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ENGL 102 or ENGL 292.

engl 240 introduction to Fiction, poetry, and drama (3)Prerequisites: ENGL 101, ENGL 101X, WRTG 101, or WRTG 101X. An introduction to fiction, poetry, drama, film, and the literary essay, with an emphasis on developing critical reading and writing skills. The objective is to identify elements of literature and explicate texts. Study may be organized either by genre or by theme. Writers covered vary from term to term. Films may be included. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ENGL 240 or ENGL 340.

engl 281 standard english grammar (3)(Formerly WRTG 288. Fulfills the general education require-ment in communications but is not a writing course.) An over-view of standard edited English, a standard central to academic and professional communications. The aim is to write clear, effective prose consistent with the writer’s goals. Topics include applying advanced grammatical and linguistic descriptions and prescriptions and attending to the needs of diverse audiences while making writing and editing decisions. Tasks focus on parts of speech, sentence patterns, and sentence transforma-tions. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ENGL 281, ENGL 281X, or WRTG 288.

engl 294 introduction to creative writing: Fiction and creative nonfiction (3)(Fulfills the general education requirements in communica-tions.) Prerequisite: ENGL 101, ENGL 101X, WRTG 101, or WRTG 101X. An introductory survey and practical study of key areas of creative writing in creative nonfiction and fiction. The objective is to write original fiction and creative nonfiction and critique, revise, and edit writing. Emphasis is on reading and thinking critically and analytically from a writer’s perspec-tive as a means to better understand the craft. Discussion may cover publishing. Peer review of manuscripts may be included.

engl 303 critical approaches to literature (3)(Fulfills the general education requirement in communica-tions. Designed as a foundation for other upper-level literature courses.) Prerequisites: ENGL 101, ENGL 101X, WRTG 101, or WRTG 101X. A study of the techniques of literary criti-cism, emphasizing close reading, critical thinking, and critical writing. The goal is to apply a variety of theoretical approaches to literature, analyze texts, and create professional written com-munications.

engl 304 the major works of shakespeare (3)Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or WRTG 101. An overview of the va-riety of Shakespeare’s works, including a representative sample of comedies, histories, tragedies, and romances. The goal is to gain a better understanding of and appreciation for the plays, both in reading the texts and viewing performances of them.

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coUrse oFFeringsengl 439 major american writers (3)Prerequisites: WRTG 101 or ENGL 101. A study of works by selected American authors. The goal is to understand the place these authors and their works hold in the canon of American literature. Authors may include Mark Twain, Stephen Crane, Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner, Edgar Allan Poe, Emily Dickinson, Langston Hughes, Truman Capote, Harper Lee, and Cormac McCarthy, among others. Emphasis is on the impact of historical and social events, as well as biographical influences, on the literature. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits when topics differ.

engl 454 modern world drama (3)Prerequisite: ENGL 101, ENGL 101X, WRTG 101, or WRTG 101X. An examination of 20th-century theatre, with an empha-sis on the social, cultural, and historical context of drama. The goal is to analyze the elements of drama, evaluate human mo-tivations and behavior, and interpret the dramatic re-creation of historical events. Drama from around the globe is examined. Discussion covers the works of major playwrights, such as Ibsen, Strindberg, Chekhov, Shaw, O’Neill, Miller, Williams, Brecht, Pirandello, Hansberry, Orton, Ionesco, Beckett, Pinter, Fugard, Albee, Stoppard, or Shepard.

engl 457 the modern novel (3)Prerequisite: ENGL 101, ENGL 101X, WRTG 101, or WRTG 101X. An examination of the development of the novel from the late 19th century to the present, with emphasis on Brit-ish and American works. Authors and works vary each session but may include writers such as Thomas Hardy, Henry James, Theodore Dreiser, Edith Wharton, Virginia Woolf, William Faulkner, James Joyce, Anne Tyler, Alice Walker, and Tim O’Brien.

FinanceCourses in finance (designated FINC) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward

• amajorinfinance,businessadministration,globalbusiness and public policy, human resource management, management studies, or laboratory management;

• aminorinfinance,businessadministration,internationalbusiness management, or strategic and entrepreneurial management;

• acertificateinvariousbusiness-relatedareas;and

• electives.

Finc 310 entrepreneurship and new venture planning (3)(Formerly BMGT 330.) Recommended: BMGT 364. An overview of entrepreneurship and planning new business ventures for aspiring entrepreneurs and managers. The objec-tive is to create and present a high-quality business plan for a new venture using marketing research and financial analytical techniques. Topics include profiles of entrepreneurs; benefits, risks, and challenges; financial management; access to capital; and franchising. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 330, FINC 310, MGMT 330, or SBUS 200.

Finc 321 Fundamentals of building wealth (3)(Formerly BMGT 342. For students majoring in both business and nonbusiness disciplines.) A practical overview of personal finance management and wealth creation that blends financial theory and application. The goal is to develop personal financial management skills (e.g., budgeting income and expenditures and planning for financial security and retirement) and under-stand elements of the U.S. financial structure (including savings and investment alternatives, financing and credit sources, and the role of insurance in protecting income and assets). These skills are utilized in the development of a personal financial plan. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 342, BMGT 388F, BMGT 388N, FINC 321, or FINC 322.

Finc 330 business Finance (3)(Formerly BMGT 340.) Prerequisites: ACCT 221 and STAT 230. An overview of the theory, principles, and practices of financial management in a business environment. Topics in-clude financial analysis and financial risk, characteristics and valuations of securities, capital investment analysis and deci-sion making, the capital structure of the firm, financial lever-age, and international finance. The aim is to examine financial information, identify issues and solve business problems, and make sound business decisions. Emphasis is on the application of financial theory and methods for solving the problems of financial policy that managers face. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 340, FINC 330, MGMT 398D, or TMGT 320.

Finc 331 Finance for the nonfinancial manager (3)(Formerly BMGT 341). Development of the financial skills needed by functional experts in human resources, market-ing, production, and general management. The objective is to interpret finance and accounting documents and apply that information to sound business decision making. Topics include financial statements and forecasting, capital budgeting, project evaluation, working capital management, stocks and bonds, time value of money, and international financial management.


coUrse oFFeringsEmphasis is on practical applications to facilitate informed discussions with business professionals for financial decision making. Students may receive credit for only one of the follow-ing courses: BMGT 341 or FINC 331.

geographyCourses in geography (designated GEOG) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward

• thegeneraleducationrequirementinthebehavioralandsocial sciences; and

• electives.


geog 100 introduction to geography (3)An introduction to the broad field of geography. Emphasis is on concepts relevant to understanding global, regional, and local issues.

geog 110 the world today: a regional geography (3)An examination of the major regions that make up the world today. Study is organized around the framework of modern and traditional lifestyles.

geologyCourses in geology (designated GEOL) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward



• electives.


geol 100 physical geology (3)(For students not majoring or minoring in a science.) Geol-ogy is the study of the Earth, the materials of which it is made, the structure of those materials, and the processes acting upon them. This course surveys the rocks and minerals composing Earth, the movement within it, and its surface features and the agents that form them and our environment. Energy and mineral resources will also be discussed. The goal is to prepare students to communicate about geological principles and how

humans impact geological processes. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: GEOL 100 or GEOL 101.

geol 110 physical geology laboratory (1)(Fulfills the laboratory science requirement only with previous or concurrent credit for GEOL 100 or GEOL 120.) Prerequi-site or corequisite: GEOL 100, GEOL 101, or GEOL 120. An introduction to the basic materials and tools of physical geol-ogy. Emphasis is on familiarization with rocks and minerals and the use of maps in geologic interpretations.

government and politicsCourses in government and politics (designated GVPT) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward


• amajorinEastAsianstudies,emergencymanagement,homeland security, or political science;

• aminorinAfricanAmericanstudiesorpoliticalscience;

• acertificateinTerrorismandInstitutions:PreventionandResponse; and

• electives.

gvpt 100 introduction to political science (3)A survey of the basic principles of political science. The objec-tive is to define the main features of primary systems of political economy to understand differing methods of governance and articulate consequences of government actions in a globally in-terdependent system. Topics include the relationship of political science to the other social sciences; modern democracy, politi-cal ideology, and political socialization; the function of public opinion, mass media, interest groups, and political parties; the basic institutions of government and the separation of powers; and the role of international relations and globalization.

gvpt 170 american government (3)A comprehensive study of government in the United States, including the basic principles of American government and po-litical culture. The aim is to explain the vertical and horizontal structure of the American government and the roles of the three federal branches, bureaucracies, and the state governments; describe the development of the American political system and its impact on the political landscape; and explain the processes of the electoral system, political parties, and interest groups to persuade and influence. Institutions, processes, and public poli-cies are examined from a cross-cultural perspective.

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coUrse oFFeringsgvpt 200 international political relations (3)A study of the major factors underlying international relations, the methods of conducting foreign relations, and the means of avoiding or alleviating international conflicts. The objective is to interact with global communities, contribute to policy formation, analyze differing worldviews, and apply historical and cultural contexts to identify probable outcomes of disputes. Students may receive credit for only one of the following cours-es: GVPT 200 or GVPT 300.

gvpt 401 Understanding 21st-century global challenges (3)An examination of the changing face of international affairs in a post-Cold War world and the role of the United States in the evolving international order. Focus is on the roles of key international institutions, states, nonstate actors, and globaliza-tion in the evolution of global relations since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Discussion also covers various influences on contemporary affairs, including migration, disease, economic development, and terrorism.

gvpt 403 law, morality, and war (3)Prerequisite: WRTG 101. A study of just war traditions. The objective is to make informed decisions and analyze conflict. Discussions cover the theoretical and practical connections between law, war, and morality.

gvpt 404 democratization (3)Prerequisite: GVPT 100 or GVPT 170. An examination of the process and prospects of democratization. Topics include concepts of democracy and how they have changed over time, as well as the conditions under which democracy historically has with special attention to gains and failures in the past three decades.

gvpt 406 global terrorism (3)Prerequisite: WRTG 101. An examination of the develop-ment of global terrorism and its impact on the international community. The goal is to participate in strategy and policy formulation and implementation, evaluate threats, and assess infrastructures that support global terrorist organizations. Stu-dents may receive credit for only one of the following courses: GVPT 401A or GVPT 406.

gvpt 457 american Foreign relations (3)Prerequisite: WRTG101. A study of the principles and ma-chinery of American foreign relations. The goal is to apply historical themes of American foreign policy to contemporary international relations, incorporate tenets of international law into American diplomatic approaches, and inform and influ-ence policy making. Emphasis is on the conduct of the U.S.

Department of State and the Foreign Service. Analysis covers the major foreign policies of the United States.

historyCourses in history (designated HIST) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward


• amajorinhistory,EastAsianstudies,orhumanities;

• aminorinAfricanAmericanstudies,EastAsianstudies,history, or women’s studies;

• acertificateinTerrorismandInstitutions:PreventionandResponse; and

• electives.

hist 115 world history i (3)A survey of Western and non-Western civilizations and cultures from earliest times to 1500. Emphasis is on the political, social, and cultural developments of the major civilizations and on the interactions between those civilizations.

hist 116 world history ii (3)A survey of Western and non-Western civilizations and cultures from 1500 to the present. Emphasis is on the political, social, and cultural developments of the major civilizations; the inter-actions between those civilizations; and the development of a global community since 1500.

hist 141 western civilization i (3)Recommended: WRTG 101. A survey of the history of Western civilization from antiquity through the Reformation. The objec-tive is to chart major societal changes; identify major conflicts and wars; describe the evolution of religions; and recognize how philosophy and the arts reflect and influence peoples’ lives, cul-tures, and societies. The political, social, and intellectual devel-opments that formed the values and institutions of the Western world are examined.

hist 142 western civilization ii (3)Recommended: WRTG 101. A survey of the history of West-ern civilization from the Reformation to modern times. The goal is to chart major societal changes; identify major conflicts and wars; describe the evolution of religions; and recognize how philosophy and the arts reflect and influence peoples’ lives, cultures, and societies.

hist 156 history of the United states to 1865 (3)Recommended: WRTG 101. A survey of the United States from colonial times to the end of the Civil War. The establish-


coUrse oFFeringsment and development of national institutions are traced. The aim is to locate, evaluate, and use primary and secondary sources and interpret and interpret current events and ideas in a historical context. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HIST 156 or HUMN 119.

hist 157 history of the United states since 1865 (3)Recommended: WRTG 101. A survey of economic, intellec-tual, political, and social developments since the Civil War. The objective is to use primary and secondary sources to describe U.S. historical events and interpret current events and ideas in a historical context. Discussion covers the rise of industry and the emergence of the United States as a world power. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HIST 157 or HUMN 120.

hist 255 african american history (3)A survey of the African American in American history. Topics include the African background, slavery, and the role of blacks in the social, political, economic, cultural and artistic life of the United States. Emphasis is on enduring themes and the black experience in American society, including contemporary prob-lems in race relations.

hist 266 the United states in world affairs (3)A study of the United States as an emerging world power and of the domestic response to the nation’s changing status in world affairs. Emphasis is on the relationship between the internal and the external development of the nation.

hist 364 emergence of modern america: 1900 to 1945 (3)Prerequisite: A writing course. Recommended: WRTG 101 and WRTG 291. A study of the emergence of modern American institutions and identities in the years 1900-45. The aim is to identify events, individuals, movements, and technological developments; synthesize primary and secondary resources; and analyze the significance of social, cultural, and political events. Topics include the presidencies of McKinley, Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson; the world wars; the Great Depression; and the period of the New Deal. Discussion also covers emerging issues such as the role of women and African Americans, corporate enterprises, and the welfare state.

hist 365 recent america: 1945 to the present (3)Prerequisite: A writing course. Recommended: WRTG 101 and WRTG 291. An investigation of U.S. history from the end of World War II to the events of September 11, 2001. The goal is to identify events, individuals, movements, and technological developments; synthesize primary and secondary resources; and analyze the significance of social, cultural, and political events. Topics include social turmoil, the Cultural Revolution, the role

of the United States in the world, economic trends, military conflicts, consumerism, political and public scandals, and glo-balization.

hist 381 america in vietnam (3)A multidisciplinary interpretation of the complex involvement of the United States in Vietnam. Key themes include foreign policies after World War II that led to the Vietnam War, the political and military objectives of the United States, domestic responses in the United States to military involvement, and the lessons and legacies of the war. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BEHS 337 or HIST 381.

hist 382 the korean war (3)An exploration of the Korean War, including the origins of the conflict on the peninsula and the reasons for Soviet, American, and Chinese involvement. Military strategy and campaigns are discussed, as are U.S. domestic politics and the consequences of the war for the nations and peoples involved. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HIST 382 or HIST 318O.

hist 383 korean history (3)A study of the history of Korea from prehistory to the present. Focus is on Korea’s political, social, and economic history. Ko-rea’s relations with China and Japan are explored. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HIST 383 or HIST 319 History of Korea.

hist 465 world war ii (3)An examination of the Second World War. Topics include the origins and causes of the war; the political, military, economic, and social circumstances and events; and its catastrophic impact and legacy.

hist 480 a history of china from confucius to the demise of the Qing dynasty(3)A study of the history of China from earliest times to 1644. Emphasis is on the development of Chinese institutions that have molded the life of the nation and its people.

hist 481 history of china from the opium war to deng xiaoping (3)A study of the history of modern China from 1644 to the pres-ent. Focus is on the process of change, as China moved from her perceived position at the center of the civilized world to that of a nation-state in a complex international environment.

hist 482 history of Japan to the late edo period (3)An examination of traditional Japanese civilization from the age of Shinto mythology and the introduction of continental learn-ing to the rule of military families. Topics include transition to

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coUrse oFFeringsa money economy and the creation of a town-based culture. Po-litical, economic, religious, and cultural history is also covered.

hist 483 history of Japan since the late edo period (3)A survey of Japan’s renewed contact with the Western world and its emergence between 1800 and 1931 as a modern state, an industrial society, and world power. Japan’s road to war, the period of occupation, and the era of recovery are covered, from 1931 to the present.

homeland secUrityCourses in homeland security (designated HMLS) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward

• amajorinhomelandsecurity,criminaljustice,emergencymanagement, or fire service administration;

• aminorinhomelandsecurity;

•certainUMUCgraduatedegreeprograms,whererecognized as equivalent coursework (specific equivalencies are detailed in the UMUC graduate catalog); and

• electives.

hmls 302 introduction to homeland security (3)Prerequisite: WRTG 101. An introduction to the theory and practice of homeland security in both the public and private sector at the national, regional, state, and local level. The objec-tive is to apply management concepts to homeland security, identify legal and policy issues related to homeland security, and compare the four phases of homeland security. An overview of the administrative, legislative, and operational elements of homeland security programs and processes (including a review of homeland security history, policies, and programs) is provid-ed. Topics include the threat of terrorism and countermeasures, including intelligence, investigation, and policy that support U.S. homeland security objectives.

hUmanitiesCourses in humanities (designated HUMN) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward


• amajororminorinhumanities;


• electives.

hUmn 100 introduction to humanities (3)An introduction to the humanities through a review of some of the major developments in human culture. The goal is to promote analysis of underlying assumptions about the way soci-eties are formed and run and how societies express their ideas through art, literature, architecture, music, and philosophy. Fo-cus is on developing the conceptual tools to understand cultural phenomena critically.

hUmn 351 myth in the world (3)A presentation of myths from around the globe. The goal is to examine the interface between myths and cultural forms such as literature, art, and religion. Topics include sacred places and objects, goddesses and gods, heroes and tricksters, and stories of creation and destruction. Discussion also covers implicit values in the myths that shape cultural and individual identity and affect the social landscape.

hUman resoUrce managementCourses in human resource management (designated HRMN) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward

• amajorinhumanresourcemanagement,businessadministration, global business and public policy, or management studies;

• aminorinhumanresourcemanagement,businessadministration, business law and public policy, customer service management, global business and public policy, or strategic and entrepreneurial management;

• acertificateinBusinessProjectManagement,HumanResource Management, or Management Foundations; and

• electives.

hrmn 300 human resource management (3)A basic study of the strategic role of human resource manage-ment. The objective is to apply knowledge of human behavior, labor relations, and current laws and regulations to a working environment. Topics include employment laws and regula-tions, diversity in a global economy, total rewards management, and training and development for organizational success. Stu-dents may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 360, HRMN 300, or TMGT 360.

hrmn 302 organizational communication (3)A study of the structure of communication in organizations. The goal is to apply theory and examples to improve manage-rial effectiveness in communication and negotiation. Problems, issues, and techniques of organizational communication are


coUrse oFFeringsanalyzed through case histories, exercises, and projects. Stu-dents may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 398N, HRMN 302, MGMT 320, MGST 315, or TEMN 315.

hrmn 362 labor relations (3)A survey of contemporary labor relations practices. The aim is to research and analyze labor relations issues and support the la-bor relations process. Discussion covers the history of organized labor in the United States, the role of third parties, organizing campaigns, the collective bargaining process, and the resolution of employee grievances. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 362 or HRMN 362.

hrmn 365 conflict management in organizations (3)An introduction to processes observed in and management of conflict within organizations. Topics include general models of conflict, methods of managing conflict, and issues related to disagreements in organizational contexts. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 398X, HRMN 365, or MGMT 398X.

hrmn 400 human resource management: issues and problems (3)Prerequisite: HRMN 300. A study of the role of human re-source management in the strategic planning and operation of organizations, performance appraisal systems, and compensa-tion and labor/management issues. The goal is to research and evaluate issues and present strategic solutions. The influence of federal regulations (including equal opportunity, sexual harass-ment, discrimination, and other employee-related regulations) is analyzed. A review of research findings, readings, discus-sions, case studies, and applicable federal regulations supports the critical evaluation of human resource problems. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 460, HRMN 400, or TMGT 360.

hrmn 406 employee training and development (3)An examination of employee training and human resource development in various organizations. Topics include the devel-opment, administration, and evaluation of training programs; employee development; career development; and organizational change. Issues in employee development (including assess-ment of employee competencies, opportunities for learning and growth, and the roles of managers in employee develop-ment) are explored. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 498I, HRMN 406, or MGMT 498I.

inFormation systems managementCourses in information systems management (designated IFSM) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward


• amajorininformationsystemsmanagement,computernetworking and security, digital media and Web technology, cybersecurity, emergency management, homeland security, investigative forensics, or laboratory management;


• acertificateinvariouscomputer-relateddisciplines;and

• electives.

iFsm 201 concepts and applications of information technology (3)(Access to a standard office productivity package, i.e., word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software, required.) A practical application of information technology for personal and professional productivity. The objective is to use technology appropriately and fluently to organize, analyze, and communicate information. Topics include hardware, software, office applications, information security and ethics, and the Internet. Students may receive credit for only one of the follow-ing courses: BMGT 301, CAPP 101, CAPP 300, CMST 300, IFSM 201, or TMGT 201.

iFsm 300 information systems in organizations (3)(Access to Microsoft Office Professional required.) Prerequisite: IFSM 201. An overview of information systems and how they provide value by supporting organizational objectives. The goal is to analyze business strategies to recognize how technology solutions enable strategic outcomes and to identify information system requirements by analyzing business processes. Discus-sion covers concepts of business processes and alignment of information systems solutions to strategic goals.

iFsm 301 Foundations of enterprise and information systems (3)Prerequisite: IFSM 300 and CMIS 102. A basic study of in-formation systems. The goal is to apply information technol-ogy best practices and methodologies to identify and evaluate enterprise solutions for the best fit for organizational strategic outcomes.

iFsm 302 workplace productivity (3)Recommended: IFSM 201. A survey of techniques for improv-ing the productivity of practices and procedures in the work-

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coUrse oFFeringsplace. Teaming (e.g., encouraging employees’ participation in group activities, brainstorming, and making meetings more effective) and problem solving (e.g., simplifying work; charting work-flow processes; diagramming causes and effects; and using Pareto analysis, histograms, and total quality management) are the two major approaches emphasized.

iFsm 303 human Factors in information systems (3)Recommended: IFSM 201. A general survey of the application of human factors to the design and use of information systems. The history, evolution, and current state of the human-com-puter interface are covered. The contributions of psychology, engineering, and physiology to the development of ergonomics are described.

iFsm 304 ethics in information technology (3)Recommended: IFSM 201. A comprehensive study of ethics and of personal and organizational ethical decision making in the use of information systems in a global environment. The aim is to identify ethical issues raised by existing and emerging technologies, apply a structured framework to analyze risk and decision alternatives, and understand the impact of personal ethics and organizational values on an ethical workplace.

iFsm 310 software and hardware infrastructure concepts (3)Prerequisite: IFSM 301. A study of the hardware, software, and network components of computer systems and their interrela-tionships. The objective is to select appropriate components for organizational infrastructures. Discussion covers the application of system development life cycle methodology to build secure integrated systems that meet business requirements. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CMIS 270, CMIS 310, CMSC 311, or IFSM 310.

iFsm 438 information systems project management (3)Prerequisite: IFSM 301. A practical application of project man-agement principles and procedures. The objective is to man-age and control IT projects in alignment with organizational strategic goals and within resource constraints and to manage high-performing project teams to implement IT solutions. Top-ics include the development, control, and execution of plans to manage information systems projects as part of a team and the use of Microsoft Project to develop project schedules and related components. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 487, IFSM 438, or TMGT 430.

iFsm 461 systems analysis and design (3)Prerequisite: CMIS 320, IFSM 311, and IFSM 438. A project-driven study of tools and techniques for translating business re-quirements into operational systems. The goal is to plan, build,

and maintain systems that meet organizational strategic goals by applying enterprise architecture and enterprise governance principles and practices. Topics include processes and system development life cycle methodologies, data modeling methods, and the importance of stakeholder involvement. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: IFSM 436, IFSM 460, and IFSM 461.

JapaneseCourses in Japanese (designated JAPN) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward



• electives.

UMUC offers a limited number of foreign language courses each session.

Japn 111 elementary Japanese i (3)(Not open to native speakers of Japanese: assumes no prior knowledge of Japanese. Students with prior experience with the Japanese language should take a placement test to assess appro-priate level.) An introduction to spoken and written Japanese language. The objective is to communicate in Japanese in some concrete, real-life situations using culturally appropriate lan-guage; read and write hiragana; and read some katakana words in context.

Japn 112 elementary Japanese ii (3)(Not open to native speakers of Japanese.) Prerequisite: JAPN 111 or appropriate score on a placement test. A continued introduction to spoken and written Japanese. The goal is to communicate in Japanese in concrete, real-life situations using culturally appropriate language; read and write katakana; and recognize some kanji characters in context. Practice is provided in improving pronunciation and developing the oral and writ-ten skills used in everyday communication.

Japn 114 elementary Japanese iii (3)(Not open to native speakers of Japanese.) Prerequisite: JAPN 112 or appropriate score on a placement test. Further study of spoken and written Japanese. The aim is to communicate in Japanese in a variety of concrete, real-life situations, using culturally appropriate language and to expand recognition of kanji characters in context. Practice is provided in improving pronunciation and developing the oral and written skills used in everyday communication.


coUrse oFFeringsJapn 115 elementary Japanese iv (3)(Not open to native speakers of Japanese.) Prerequisite: JAPN 114 or appropriate score on a placement test. Further develop-ment of skills in elementary spoken and written Japanese. The aim is to interact effectively with native speakers of Japanese in a variety of real-life situations using culturally appropriate lan-guage and to recognize and distinguish more commonly used kanji characters in context. Practice is provided in fine-tuning pronunciation and applying language skills to a range of con-texts.

Japn 221 intermediate Japanese i (3)Prerequisite: JAPN 115. Continued integrated study of Japa-nese. Emphasis is on reading, writing, and cultural phases.

Japn 222 intermediate Japanese ii (3)Prerequisite: JAPN 221. Continued integrated study of Japa-nese. Emphasis is on reading, writing, and cultural phases.

Japn 224 intermediate Japanese iii (3)Prerequisite: JAPN 222. Continued advanced integrated study of Japanese. Emphasis is on reading, writing, and cultural phases.

Japn 225 intermediate Japanese iv (3)Prerequisite: JAPN 224. Continued advanced integrated study of Japanese. Emphasis on reading, writing, and cultural phases.

JoUrnalismCourses in journalism (designated JOUR) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward

• amajororminorincommunicationstudies

• aminorinjournalism;and

• electives

JOUR 201 fulfills the general education requirements in com-munications. UMUC offers only a limited number of courses each session in this discipline.

JoUr 201 introduction to news writing (3)(Fulfills the general education requirement in communica-tions.) Prerequisite: WRTG 101 or ENGL 101. An introduc-tion to writing news articles for print and electronic media. The aim is to evaluate the newsworthiness of information and events and write in journalistic style. Emphasis is on writing—from mechanics (grammar, spelling, punctuation and journalistic style) to content (accuracy, completeness, audience and read-ability)—and reporting.

koreanCourses in Korean (designated KORN) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward



• electives.


korn 111 elementary korean i (3)(Assumes no prior knowledge of Korean.) An elementary study of Korean. Emphasis begins with oral communication skills, and leads to balanced proficiency in the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Topics in-clude basic structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing, as well as elements of culture, history, and geography. Authentic text from native speakers is used as much as possible.

korn 112 elementary korean ii (3)(Prerequisite: KORN 111. Continued basic study of Korean, emphasizing oral communication and leading to a balanced development of proficiency in the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Basic structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing are practiced along with continued familiarity with culture, history, and geography. Oral and written authentic text from native speakers is used as much as possible.

korn 114 elementary korean iii (3)Prerequisite: KORN 112. Further development of speaking and listening skills and study of linguistic structure. Writing skill is cultivated.

korn 115 elementary korean iv (3)Prerequisite: KORN 114. Further development of speaking and listening skills and study of linguistic structure. Writing ability is cultivated.

korn 221 intermediate korean i (3)Prerequisite: KORN 115. Advanced integrated study of Ko-rean. Emphasis is on reading and writing.

korn 222 intermediate korean ii (3)Prerequisite: KORN 221. Advanced integrated study of Ko-rean. Emphasis is on reading and writing.

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coUrse oFFeringslibrary skills and inFormation literacyCourses in library skills (designated LIBS) may be applied toward

• thegeneraleducationrequirementininformationliteracy;and

• electives.

Degree-seeking students must complete LIBS 150 (or present its equivalent in transfer) during the first 18 credits of enroll-ment at UMUC.

libs 150 introduction to research (1)An introduction to the research process and methods for re-trieving information in a library or through online sources. The aim is to identify an information need and locate, evaluate, and use appropriate resources in keeping with academic integrity and ethical standards. Focus is on implementing effective strate-gies for finding relevant information–including selecting ap-propriate print and electronic sources and effectively using Web search engines and UMUC Information and Library Services’ electronic resources to find information–and evaluating and correctly citing the information found. Students may not earn credit for LIBS 150 through challenge exam or portfolio credit and may receive credit for only one of the following courses: COMP 111, LIBS 100, or LIBS 150.

marketingCourses in marketing (designated MRKT) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward

• amajorinmarketing,businessadministration,globalbusiness and public policy, graphic communication, or management studies;

• aminorinmarketing,businessadministration,business supply chain management, or customer service management;

• acertificateinManagementFoundations;and

• electives.

mrkt 310 marketing principles (3)A foundation in the principles of marketing used to manage profitable customer relationships. The objective is to under-stand the pivotal role of marketing within both an organiza-tion’s strategic plan and the marketing process and determine marketing strategies and tactics. Topics include consumer behavior, competitive analysis, segmentation, target market-ing, positioning, branding, new product development, pricing, value chains, and marketing communications. Students may re-

ceive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 350, MGMT 322, MRKT 310, or TMGT 322.

mrkt 395 customer relationship management (3)Prerequisite: MRKT 310. A comprehensive study of market-ing strategies focused on identifying profitable customers, retaining those customers, and growing their lifetime value. The aim is to identify and differentiate individual customers and customer groups, use data to determine customer interac-tions, and determine how to provide customization within a mass customization environment. Topics include data mining to identify individual customers, determining loyalty segments of customers, assessing the lifetime revenue value of custom-ers, understanding customer behavior, developing programs to change customer behavior, and designing customer loyalty and customer service programs and policies. Discussion also covers various customer relationship management (CRM) technology-related tools and metrics to support management’s assessment of customer relationship management efforts. Students may re-ceive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 395, BMGT 398A, MGMT 395, MGMT 398A, or MRKT 395.

mrkt 454 global marketing (3)Prerequisite: MRKT 310. An in-depth study of marketing principles as they relate to the global marketplace. Emphasis is on understanding the influence of internationalization on the U.S. economy, the competitive pressures on the intensifying global markets, and the development of marketing plans tai-lored to reach international and global markets. Topics include the political, economic, legal, regulatory, and sociocultural trends affecting international marketing; the dynamic environ-ments in which global marketing strategies are formulated; and the challenge of implementing marketing programs leading to competitive advantage.

mathematicsCourses in mathematics (designated MATH) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward

• thegeneraleducationrequirementinmathematics(withthe exception of MATH 001, 009 and 012);

• aminorinmathematicalsciences;

• amajorincomputerscience;and

• acertificateinGameDevelopment;

• electives.

Students who are planning to major or minor in management, computing, or science-related fields of business administration, computer and information science, or the biological or social sciences should consider courses from sequence I. Students who are planning a major or minor in computer science, mathemati-


coUrse oFFeringscal sciences, or the physical and engineering sciences should consider courses from sequence II. Students in other majors or minors should refer to their chosen curriculum for mathematics requirements.

sequence i

MATH 001 Pre-AlgebraMATH 009 Introductory AlgebraMATH 012 Intermediate AlgebraMATH 106 Finite MathematicsMATH 107 College AlgebraMATH 220 Elementary Calculus IMATH 221 Elementary Calculus IIApproved course in statistics

sequence ii

MATH 001 Pre-AlgebraMATH 009 Introductory AlgebraMATH 012 Intermediate AlgebraMATH 115* Pre-CalculusMATH 140 Calculus IMATH 141 Calculus IIMATH 240 Introduction to Linear AlgebraMATH 241 Calculus III* or MATH 107–108Degree-seeking students must complete the general educa-tion requirement in mathematics (or present the equivalent in transfer) during their first 18 credits of enrollment at UMUC. When enrolling in mathematics courses, students should pay special attention to pre-requisites and sequencing of courses and should contact an Academic Advisor if in doubt. Students are expected to own and use scientific calculators in all math-ematics and statistics courses.

special note regarding math 001, 009, and 012:

Beginning-level courses such as MATH 001, 009, and 012 are designed to help students build confidence and skills in basic mathematics. A placement test is required when students ini-tially enroll in the UMUC mathematics program to ensure that they take the course that is best for them. Due to their prepara-tory nature, the institutional credits earned for Math 001, 009, and 012 do not apply toward a degree and will not transfer to other colleges and universities. Based on the score that the student achieves on a UMUC placement exam, one or more of these courses serve as the student’s prerequisite(s) for MATH 106 and MATH 107. These courses are listed on the student’s transcript and the grades earned will be used in the calcula-tion of the student’s grade point average (GPA). These courses

qualify for tuition assistance (TA), financial aid, and veterans educational benefits (VA). Institutional credit does not apply toward the student’s residency or degree requirements.

math 001 pre-algebra (3)(Not open to students who have already successfully completed a higher-level mathematics course. Does not apply toward de-gree requirements. Yields institutional credit only.) Prerequisite: An appropriate result on the placement test. A study of whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals and real numbers, vari-able expressions, first degree equations, ratio and proportion, percent, and geometry. All topics are employed to solve applied problems. Students may receive credit for only one of the fol-lowing courses: MATH 001, MATH 100, or UCSP 198 Tran-sitional Mathematics.

math 009 introductory algebra (3)(Not open to students who have already successfully completed a higher-level mathematics course. Does not apply toward de-gree requirements. Yields institutional credit only.) Prerequisite MATH 001 or an appropriate result on the placement test. A comprehensive review of real number properties and opera-tions, including fractions, percentages, operations with signed numbers, and geometric formulas. The objective is to develop fluency in the language of introductory algebra; develop num-ber sense and estimation skills; and use mathematical model-ing to translate, solve, and interpret applied problems. Topics include linear equations and inequalities, equations of lines, graphs on number lines and rectangular coordinate systems, rules of exponents, and operations on polynomials. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: MATH 009, MATH 009M, or MATH 100.

math 012 intermediate algebra (3)(Not open to students who have already successfully completed a higher-level mathematics course. Does not apply toward de-gree requirements. Yields institutional credit only.) Prerequisite: MATH 009 or an appropriate result on the placement test. A study of problem-solving techniques in intermediate-level algebra. The goal is to demonstrate number sense and estima-tion skills; interpret mathematical ideas using appropriate terminology; manipulate, evaluate, and simplify real-number and algebraic expressions; and translate, solve, and interpret applied problems. Emphasis is on numbers and algebraic prop-erties, graphing skills, and applications drawn from a variety of areas (such as finance, science, and the physical world). Topics include polynomials; factoring; exponents and their notation; rational expressions and equations; rational exponents and radical expressions; linear, quadratic, and other equations; and inequalities. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: MATH 012, MATH 101, MATH 101M, MATH 102, MATH 102M, MATH 199A, or MATH 199M.

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coUrse oFFeringsmath 106 Finite mathematics (3)(Not intended for students planning to take MATH 107 or higher-numbered mathematics courses.) Prerequisite: MATH 012 or an appropriate result on the placement test. A study of mathematical models in finite mathematics, including linear models, systems of linear equations, linear programming, sets and counting, probability, descriptive statistics, and the math-ematics of finance. The aim is to demonstrate fluency in the language of finite mathematics; find, solve, and graph linear equations and inequalities; describe sample spaces and event; assign probabilities to events and apply probability rules; and apply the mathematics of finance to formulate and solve prob-lems.

math 107 college algebra (3)(The first course in the two-course series MATH 107/MATH 108. An alternative to MATH 115). Prerequisite: MATH 012 or an appropriate result on the placement test. An introduction to equations, inequalities, and a study of functions and their properties, including the development of graphing skills with polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. The objective is to demonstrate fluency in the lan-guage of algebra; communicate mathematical ideas; perform operations on real number, complex numbers, and functions; solve equations and inequalities; analyze and graph circles and functions; and use mathematical modeling to translate, solve, and interpret applied problems. Discussion also covers applica-tions. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: MATH 107 and MATH 115.

math 108 trigonometry and analytical geometry (3)(The second course in the two-course series MATH 107/MATH 108. An alternative to MATH 115). Prerequisite: MATH 107 or an appropriate result on the placement test. An introduction to trigonometric functions, identities, and equations and their applications. The goal is to demonstrate fluency in the language of trigonometry, analytic geometry, and selected mathematical topics; communicate mathematical ideas appropriately; apply and prove trigonometric identities; solve triangles and trigonometric equations; and perform vec-tor operations. Discussion covers analytical geometry and conic sections, systems of linear equations, matrices, sequences, and series. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: MATH 108 or MATH 115.

math 115 pre-calculus (3)(Not open to students who have completed MATH 140 or any course for which MATH 140 is a prerequisite). Prerequisite: MATH 012 or an appropriate result on the placement test. An explication of equations, functions, and graphs. The goal is to demonstrate fluency in pre-calculus; communicate math-ematical ideas appropriately; solve equations and inequalities;

analyze and graph functions; and use mathematical modeling to translate, solve, and interpret applied problems. Topics include polynomials, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry, and analytical geometry. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: MATH 107–108 or MATH 115.

math 140 calculus i (4)Prerequisite: MATH 108 or MATH 115. An introduction to calculus. The goal is to determine fluency in the language of calculus; discuss mathematical ideas appropriately; and solve problems by identifying, representing, and modeling functional relationships. Topics include functions, the sketching of graphs of functions, limits, continuity, derivatives and applications of the derivative, definite and indefinite integrals, and calcula-tion of area. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: MATH 130, MATH 131, MATH 140, or MATH 220.

math 141 calculus ii (4)(A continuation of MATH 140.) Prerequisite: MATH 140. A study of integration and functions. The aim is to demonstrate fluency in the language of calculus; discuss mathematical ideas appropriately; model and solve problems using integrals and interpret the results; and use infinite series to approximate func-tions to model real-world scenarios. Focus is on techniques of integration, improper integrals, and applications of real-world scenarios. Focus is on techniques of integration, improper in-tegrals, and applications of integration (such as volumes, work, arc length, and moments); inverse, exponential, and logarith-mic functions; and sequences and series. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: MATH 131, MATH 132, MATH 141, or MATH 221.

math 240 introduction to linear algebra (4)Prerequisite: MATH 140. An explication of the basic concepts of linear algebra. The aim is to analyze and evaluate matrices to determine solubility and solve systems of linear equations. Top-ics include systems of linear equations, linear transformations, vectors, vector spaces, matrix separations, products and separa-tions, subspaces, bases, and linear independence. Discussion also covers solutions of problems in physics, engineering, and the sciences. Students may receive credit for only one of the fol-lowing courses: MATH 240, MATH 400, or MATH 461.

math 241 calculus iii (4)Prerequisite: MATH 141. An introduction to multivariable calculus. Exposition covers vectors and vector-valued functions; partial derivatives and applications of partial derivatives (such as tangent planes and Lagrangian multipliers); multiple inte-grals; volume; surface area; and the classical theorems of Green, Stokes, and Gauss. The objective is to use multivariate calculus to solve real-world problems.


coUrse oFFeringsmUsicCourses in music (designated MUSC) may be applied as appro-priate (according to individual program requirements) toward


• amajorinhumanities;

• aminorinAfricanAmericanstudiesorhumanities;and

• electives.

UMUC offers a limited number of courses each session in this discipline.

mUsc 210 music as cultural expression (3)A study of music as a part of culture. Materials are drawn from traditions throughout the world to illustrate issues of historical and contemporary significance, including the impact of race, class, and gender on the study of music. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HUMN 211 or MUSC 210.

mUsc 436 Jazz: then and now (3)An examination of jazz in America during the past 75 years--its major styles and influential artists. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HUMN 436 or MUSC 436.

natUral scienceCourses in natural science (designated NSCI) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward


• amajorinbiotechnologyorlaboratorymanagement;


• electives.

nsci 100 introduction to physical science (3)(For students not majoring in a science.) Prerequisite: MATH 012 or higher. An introduction to the basic principles of physics and chemistry, with applications to geology, oceanog-raphy, meteorology, and astronomy. The objective is to use sci-entific and quantitative reasoning to make informed decisions about topics related to physical science. Discussion covers the development of scientific thinking, the scientific method, the relationships among the various physical sciences, and the role of the physical sciences in interpreting the natural world. Stu-dents may receive credit for only one of the following courses: GNSC 100 or NSCI 100.

nsci 101 physical science laboratory (1)(For students not majoring or minoring in a science. Fulfills the laboratory science requirement.) Prerequisite: MATH 012 or higher. Prerequisite or corequisite: NSCI 100. A laboratory study of the basic principles of physics and chemistry, with applications to geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astron-omy. The objective is to apply the scientific method and use sci-entific and quantitative reasoning to make informed decisions about experimental results in the physical sciences. Discussion and laboratory activities cover the development of scientific thinking, the scientific method, the relationships among the various physical sciences, and the role of the physical sciences in interpreting the natural world.

nsci 110 introduction to oceanography (3)(Not for students majoring or minoring in science.) A survey of the major physical and chemical facets of the oceans. Top-ics include the properties of water, air-sea interactions, waves, tides, and coastal geology; plate tectonics; and resources of the sea. Marine life and ecology are briefly introduced. Current topics such as El Niño, global warming, and the effects of hu-man activity on the oceans are also discussed. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: GNSC 110 or NSCI 110.

nsci 170 concepts of meteorology (3)(For students not majoring or minoring in a science.) Prerequi-site: MATH 012 or higher. An introduction to the basic prin-ciples of atmospheric science. The goal is to use scientific and quantitative reasoning to make informed decisions about topics related to atmospheric science. Topics include the effect of dif-ferent weather elements (such as temperature, pressure, winds, and humidity) on weather patterns and climate. Discussion also covers weather phenomena such as El Niño, thunderstorms, tornadoes, tropical cyclones, and midlatitude cyclones, as well as the impact of humans on Earth’s atmosphere. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: GNSC 170, GNSC 398D, or NSCI 170.

nsci 171 laboratory meteorology (3)(For students not majoring or minoring in a science. Fulfills the laboratory science requirement only with previous or concur-rent credit for NSCI 170 or GNSC 170.) Prerequisite: MATH 012 or higher. Prerequisite or corequisite: NSCI 170. An in-troduction to the basic concepts of meteorology. The aim is to apply the scientific method and use scientific and quantitative reasoning to make informed decisions about experimental re-sults in meteorology. Focus is on the observation, measurement, and analysis of weather data, including the interpretation of weather patterns and conditions found on weather maps, satel-lite images, radar imagery, and atmosphere diagrams. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: GNSC 171 or NSCI 171.

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coUrse oFFeringsnUtritionCourses in Nutrition (designated NUTR) may be applied toward

• thegeneraleducationrequirementintheBiologicalandPhysical Sciences; and

• electives.

nUtr 100 elements of nutrition (3)A study of the fundamentals of human nutrition. The changing nutritional needs of individuals and families are explored. Stu-dents may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NUTR 100 or NUTR 200.

nUtr 200 nutrition for health services (3)Prerequisites or corequisites: BIOL 101/102 or BIOL 103 or BIOL 160/161. CHEM 103 is recommended. A survey of the role of nutrition in maintaining normal health and preventing disease. Nutritional requirements for individuals in different stages of development are covered. Current topics of concern to the professional health services worker are highlighted. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NUTR 100 or NUTR 200.

philosophyCourses in Philosophy (designated PHIL) may be applied as appropriate toward

• thegeneraleducationrequirementintheArtsandHumanities;

• amajororminorinAsianStudiesandHumanities;and

• electives.

phil 100 introduction to philosophy (3)An introduction to the literature, problems, and methods of philosophy. The goal is to identify and consider central, recur-ring problems of philosophy. Students are encouraged to be-come aware of the significance of philosophical problems and to learn to offer rationally justifiable solutions. Students may re-ceive credit for only one of the following courses: HUMN 125 or PHIL 100.

phil 127 living religions of the world (3)(Formerly HUMN 127.) An examination of the cultural con-struction of religious or nonreligious identity within the diverse world community. The goal is to understand the role of religion in current events. Discussion covers the world’s major living religious traditions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Juda-ism, and Islam. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HUMN 127, RLST 125, or PHIL 127.

phil 140 contemporary moral issues (3)An exploration of how philosophical analysis can serve as a foundation for thinking clearly about moral issues. The aim is to offer rational argument about ethical problems. Problems analyzed include such widely debated issues as abortion, eutha-nasia, the death penalty, homosexuality, pornography, reverse discrimination, business ethics, sexual equality, and economic equity. Students may receive credit for only one of the follow-ing courses: HUMN 300 or PHIL 140.

phil 170 introduction to logic (3)A general introduction to the discipline of logic. Traditional and modern deductive techniques are demonstrated and used; informal fallacies are clarified. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HUMN 170 or PHIL 170.

phil 236 philosophy of religion (3)A philosophical study of some of the main problems of reli-gious thought: the nature of religious experience, the justifica-tion of religious belief, the conflicting claims of religion and science, and the relation between religion and morality. Stu-dents may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HUMN 236 or PHIL 236.

phil 307 asian philosophy (3)An examination of the major philosophical systems of the East, and their relation to important ideas of Western thought.

physicsCourses in Physics (designated PHYS) may be applied as appropriate toward

• thegeneraleducationrequirementintheBiologicalandPhysical Sciences; and

• electives.

phys 101 contemporary physics (3)(For students not majoring or minoring in a science.) Prerequi-site: MATH 012. A presentation of experimental, theoretical, historical, and philosophical aspects of physics. Topics include mechanics, relativity, electricity and magnetism, and nuclear physics. Students who have completed PHYS 111 or PHYS 112 may not receive credit for PHYS 101.


coUrse oFFeringspsychologyCourses in psychology (designated PSYC) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward


• amajorinpsychologyorsocialscience;

• aminorinpsychologyorwomen’sstudies;

• acertificateinvariousdisciplines;and

•electives.

psyc 100 introduction to psychology (3)A survey of the basic principles, research concepts, and prob-lems in psychological science. The biological, cognitive, and so-cial perspectives of human thought and behavior are addressed. The goal is to apply major concepts and use the scientific method to enhance the understanding of individual, commu-nity, and organizational life experiences. Topics include neuro-science, sensation and perception, learning and conditioning, memory, motivation, language and intelligence, personality and social behavior, and psychopathology and therapy. Applications of psychology are also presented. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BEHS 101 or PSYC 100.

psyc 300 research methods in psychology (3)(Formerly PSYC 305.) Prerequisites: PSYC 100 and STAT 225 (or PSYC 200). Recommended: PSYC 306A. A survey of re-search methods focusing on the fundamentals of research de-sign and behavior. The aim is to apply research methodologies critically and creatively to effectively communicate about the domains of psychology. Topics include scientific writing using APA style, evaluation of research literature, and ethical issues in research. Practice is provided in asking research questions, formulating research hypotheses, designing and conducting a simulated research study, and presenting results. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: PSYC 300 or PSYC 305.

psyc 301 biological basis of behavior (3)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Recommended: PSYC 300. An intro-duction to the anatomical structures and physiological processes that determine behavior. The objective is to use scientifically valid resources to effectively communicate about the biological basis of behavior. Topics include the acquisition and processing of sensory information, the neural control of movement, and the biological bases of complex behaviors (such as sleep, learn-ing, memory, sex, and language), as well as the basic function-ing of the nervous system.

psyc 310 sensation and perception (3)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Recommended: PSYC 300 and 301. A survey of theories and historical and contemporary research in how the auditory, visual, gustatory, olfactory, kinesthetic, and tactile senses acquire information and how psychological, anatomical, physiological, and environmental factors help us perceive the world. The objective is to apply an understanding of complex neural and behavioral processes to evaluate research and analyze variations within and between species.

psyc 321 social psychology (3)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Recommended: PSYC 300. An ex-amination of the influence of social factors on individual and interpersonal behaviors. The objective is to analyze the underly-ing causes of individual and group behavior and the ways in which group attitudes and behaviors are related. Topics include conformity, attitudinal change, personal perception, and group behavior. Students may receive credit for only one of the fol-lowing courses: BEHS 221, BEHS 421, BEHS 450, PSYC 221, PSYC 321.

psyc 332 psychology of human sexuality (3)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. An examination of human sexuality and sexual behavior. The objective is to apply knowledge of the physiology and psychology of human sexuality. Topics include sexual anatomy, intimate relationships, sexual health, and sexual identity across the lifespan. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BEHS 363, HLTH 377, or PSYC 332.

psyc 335 theories of personality (3)(Formerly PSYC 435.) Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Recommended: PSYC 300. A study of major theories and perspectives on per-sonality. The goal is to explain and evaluate major concepts in personality. Topics include trait, psychodynamic, behavioral, and humanistic theories. Methods of personality research and relevant findings are also introduced. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: PSYC 335 or PSYC 435.

psyc 338 psychology of gender (3)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. A survey of the biological, lifespan development, socialization, personality attributes, mental health factors, and special considerations associated with gender. The aim is to apply knowledge of cultural and historical influences relating to gender. Topics include conceptions of gender, gender roles, and gender similarities and differences.

psyc 341 memory and cognition (3)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Recommended: PSYC 300. An intro-duction to basic models; methods of research; and findings in the fields of memory, problem solving, and language. The ob-

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coUrse oFFeringsjective is to apply knowledge of cognitive processes to a variety of situations including organizational and educational settings. Both applications and theory are explored.

psyc 342 Foundations of learning (3)(Formerly PSYC 441.) Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Recommended: PSYC 300 and 301. An examination of learning theories and their application to real-world situations involving individuals, communities, and organizations. The goal is to apply concepts of learning and analyze learning commonalities and differences across real-life situations. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: PSYC 441 or PSYC 342.

psyc 351 lifespan development (3)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Recommended: PSYC 300. An inte-grated study of the biological, socioemotional, and cognitive development of humans from conception through death. The aim is to apply knowledge of lifespan development to interper-sonal, community, and organizational relationships. Emphasis is on the interaction of nature and nurture on one’s physiology, capability, and potential at each progressive stage of develop-ment.

psyc 352 child and adolescent psychology (3)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Recommended: PSYC 300. An ex-amination of research and theory focusing on psychological development, from conception through adolescence. The objec-tive is to apply knowledge of child and adolescent development through critical and creative analysis of cases and situations. Topics include physiological, conceptual, and behavioral chang-es and the social and biological context in which individuals develop.

psyc 353 abnormal psychology (3)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Recommended: PSYC 300. An ex-amination of mental disorders across the lifespan. The goal is to evaluate emerging issues in abnormal psychology. Topics include the identification and diagnosis of specific disorders and the evolution of treatment protocols. Students may re-ceive credit for only one of the following courses: PSYC 331, PSYC 353, or PSYC 431.

psyc 357 adulthood and aging (3)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Recommended: PSYC 300. An over-view of the development of physiological, intellectual, and interpersonal social functioning from early adulthood through the end of life. The objective is to apply knowledge of adult development critically and creatively to explain particular cases. Topics include theory and research in adult development.

psyc 432 introduction to counseling psychology (3)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Recommended: PSYC 300 and PSYC 335. A survey and critical analysis of research and inter-vention strategies developed and used by counseling psycholo-gists. The goal is to evaluate current trends in content and methodology. Topics include counseling protocols in various applied settings.

psyc 436 introduction to clinical psychology (3)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Recommended: PSYC 300 and PSYC 353. A survey of diagnostic and therapeutic strategies employed by clinical psychologists. The objective is to evaluate current trends in content and methodology. Topics include the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health dis-orders. Emphasis is on the scientist-practitioner model and the critical analysis of theories and empirical research.

sociologyCourses in sociology (designated SOCY) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward


• aminorinsociology,AfricanAmericanstudies,orwomen’s studies;

• amajorinhomelandsecurityorsocialscience;

• variouscertificates;and

• electives.

socy 100 introduction to sociology (3)An introduction to the basic concepts, theoretical perspectives, and research methods in sociology. The objective is to apply sociological imagination, perspectives, and research to uncover patterns of social behavior. Topics include culture, socialization, groups, deviance, stratification, institutions, and social change. Students may receive credit for only one of the following cours-es: BEHS 102 or SOCY 100.

socy 105 introduction to contemporary social problems (3)An exploration of various personal, institutional, cultural, his-torical, and global problems that confront American society today. Problems range from drugs, divorce, crime, mental ill-ness, and alienation in modern society to the environment and national and global economic and political conflicts. Special attention is paid to issues of technology and social change. Stu-dents may receive credit for only one of the following courses: SOCY 105 or SOCY 210.


coUrse oFFeringssocy 300 american society (3)A survey of the social structure and organization of American society, with special reference to recent social changes. The character, structure, values, and ideology of American social movements are examined from a sociological perspective. Top-ics include urban demographic changes and other population trends, as well as changes in the conduct of work, family life, and recreation.

socy 325 the sociology of gender (3)Prerequisite: SOCY 100. An inquiry into how gender is socially constructed and reconstructed in contemporary society. The aim is to assess the interaction between gender and other social identities.

socy 424 race and ethnic relations (3)Prerequisite: SOCY 100. An analysis of race- and ethnic-related issues in society. The goal is to examine, analyze, project future trends in, and communicate effectively about minority-majority issues. Discussion covers the impact of inequality, prejudice, and discrimination on minority/majority relations. Topics in-clude theories of race relations; the historical emergence, devel-opment, and institutionalization of racism; effects of racism; conflicts that are racially and ethnically based; and contempo-rary issues.

socy 427 deviant behavior (3)Prerequisite: SOCY 100. An exploration of current theories of the genesis and distribution of deviant behavior. Topics include definitions of deviance, implications for a general theory of deviant behavior, labeling theory, and secondary deviance.

socy 443 the Family and society (3)Prerequisite: SOCY 100. An examination of the family as a social institution. Topics include the family’s biological and cul-tural foundation; its historic development, changing structure, and function; the interaction of marriage and parenthood; and the disorganizing and reorganizing factors in current trends.

socy 464 military sociology (3)Prerequisite: SOCY 100. An overview of social change and its effects on the growth of military institutions. Topics include the structure of complex formal military organizations, the sociology of military life as a distinct cultural ethos, and the interrelationships of military institutions, civilian communities, and society. Military service is evaluated as an occupation or a profession.

spanishCourses in Spanish (designated SPAN) may be applied as ap-propriate (according to individual program requirements) toward


• acertificateinWorkplaceSpanish;and

• electives.

Students with prior experience in the Spanish language—ei-ther through study or living abroad, informal learning from friends or family, or high school or other coursework that did not transfer to UMUC—should take a placement exam before enrolling. Students with oral profi ciency in Spanish who wish instruction in written Spanish should also take the placement test.


span 111 elementary spanish i (3)(Not open to native speakers of Spanish; assumes no prior knowledge of Spanish. Students with prior experience with the Spanish language should take a placement test to assess ap-propriate level.) An introduction to the Spanish language. The objective is to listen to, speak, read, and write elementary Span-ish in concrete, real-life situations and in culturally appropriate ways. The diverse language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world is explored. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: SPAN 101 or SPAN 111.

span 112 elementary spanish ii (3)(Not open to native speakers of Spanish.) Prerequisite: SPAN 111 or appropriate score on a placement test. A contin-ued introduction to the Spanish language. The goal is to listen to, speak, read, and write Spanish in concrete, real-life situa-tions and in culturally appropriate ways. The diverse language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world is explored. Stu-dents may receive credit for only one of the following courses: SPAN 102 or SPAN 112.

speechCourses in speech communication (designated SPCH) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward


• aminorinspeechcommunication,communicationstudies, or women’s studies;

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coUrse oFFerings• amajorincommunicationstudies,EastAsianstudies,or

laboratory management;


• electives.

spch 100 Foundations of oral communication (3)(Fulfills the prerequisite for all upper-level SPCH courses.) An introduction to oral communication, with emphasis on interpersonal communication, small-group communication, and public speaking. The objective is to prepare speeches, provide feedback to others, and participate in group activi-ties. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: SPCH 100, SPCH 100X, SPCH 101, SPCH 107, or SPCH 108.

spch 125 introduction to interpersonal communication (3)(Fulfills the prerequisite for all upper-level SPCH courses.) An exploration of the role interpersonal communication plays in our personal and professional lives. The aim is to apply theoreti-cal frameworks and key concepts in communication to personal behavior and personal and professional contexts. Topics include self-identity, perception, listening, verbal and nonverbal com-munication, relationship development, and conflict manage-ment.

spch 482 intercultural communication (3)Prerequisite: Any SPCH course or COMM 300. An ex-amination of the major variables of communication in an intercultural context. The objective is to develop and apply communication strategies. Topics include cultural, racial, and national differences; stereotypes; values; cultural assumptions; and verbal and nonverbal channels.

statistics and probabilityCourses in statistics (designated STAT) may be applied as ap-propriate (according to individual program requirements) toward

• aminorinmathematicalsciencesorpsychology;

• thestatisticsrequirementforavarietyofmajorsandminors;

• acertificateinAppliedBehavioralandSocialSciences;and

•electives.


Students are expected to own and use scientific calculators in all mathematics and statistics courses.

stat 200 introduction to statistics (3)Prerequisite: MATH 103, MATH 106, or MATH 107 (prefer-ably in the last two years). An introduction to statistics. The objective is to assess the validity of statistical conclusions; or-ganize, summarize, interpret, and present data using graphical and tabular representations; and apply principles of inferential statistics. Focus is on selecting and applying appropriate statis-tical tests and determining reasonable inferences and predic-tions from a set of data. Topics include methods of sampling; percentiles; concepts of probability; probability distributions; normal, t-, and chi-square distributions; confidence intervals; hypothesis testing of one and two means; proportions; binomial experiments; sample size calculations; correlation; regression; and analysis of variance (ANOVA). Students who receive credit for STAT 200 may not receive credit for the following courses: BEHS 202, BEHS 302, BMGT 230, ECON 321, GNST 201, MATH 111, MGMT 316, PSYC 200, SOCY 201, STAT 100, STAT 225, or STAT 230.

stat 225 introduction to statistical for the behavioral sciences (3)Prerequisite: MATH 103, MATH 106, or MATH 107. Recom-mended: PSYC 100 or an introductory social sciences course. An introduction to quantitative methods in the behavioral and social sciences and psychological research. Topics include the measurement of variables, measures of central tendency and dispersion, correlation, statistical inference and probability, hypothesis testing, t-tests, analysis of variance, and chi-squares tests. Students who receive credit for STAT 225 may not re-ceive credit for the following courses: BEHS 202, BEHS 302, BMGT 230, ECON 321, GNST 201, MGMT 316, PSYC 200, SOCY 201, STAT 100, STAT 200, or STAT 230.

stat 230 introductory business statistics (3)Prerequisite: MATH 103, MATH 106, or MATH 107 (pref-erably in the last two years). An introduction to the essential concepts of statistics for business and management. The objec-tive is to assess the validity of statistical conclusions; organize, summarize, interpret, and present data using graphical and tabular representations; and apply principles of inferential sta-tistics. Focus is on selecting and applying appropriate statistical tests and determining reasonable inferences and predictions from a set of data. Emphasis is on applications in business and management. Topics include sampling methods; measures of dispersion and central tendency; probability; random variables; binomial experiments; normal distribution; hypothesis testing; z-, t- and chi-square tests; margin of error and confidence inter-vals; linear regression and correlation; and analysis of variance (ANOVA). Software programs are used to analyze and present


coUrse oFFeringsdata. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BEHS 202, BEHS 302, BMGT 230, ECON 321, GNST 201, MGMT 316, PSYC 200, SOCY 201, STAT 200, STAT 225, or STAT 230.

theatreCourses in theatre (designated THET) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward


• amajororminorinhumanities;and

• electives.


thet 110 introduction to the theatre (3)An introduction to the experience of the theatre. The objective is to gain a historical perspective and critically appraise dra-matic content in performing arts. Students learn how to engage with theatrical performances as informed audience members and to assess their own roles within the script-performance-audience dynamic. Students must attend two live professional performances or view them online if that option is not avail-able. Students may receive credits for only one of the following: HUMN 100 or THET 110.

writingCourses in writing (designated WRTG) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward


• amajorincommunicationstudiesorEnglish;

• aminorincommunicationstudies;

• acertificateinBusinessProjectManagement,DesktopPublishing, or Workplace Communications; and

• electives(includingrelatedrequirementsinvariousmajors).

Degree-seeking students must complete WRTG 101 (or pres-ent its equivalent in transfer) during their fi rst 18 credits of enrollment at UMUC. WRTG 101 is prerequisite to all writ-ing courses with higher numbers and most courses in English and communication studies. Placement tests are required for enrollment in WRTG 101. Students may visit www.umuc.edu/testing for times and locations of tests or contact Exams and

Testing Services by phone at 800-888-UMUC, ext. 2-2600, or by e-mail at [email protected].

WRTG 391, 393, and 394 are designated as upper-level ad-vanced writing courses and may be applied toward the general education requirement in upper-level advanced writing.

Specific WRTG courses may be recommended in relation to specific majors and minors. Students should check the descrip-tions of their curricula.

wrtg 101 introduction to writing (3)(Formerly ENGL 101) Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on a placement test or EDCP 103. Practice in effective writ-ing and clear thinking at all levels, including the sentence and paragraph, with emphasis on the essay and research report. The objective is to apply specific steps within the writing process, including formulating purpose, identifying an audience, and selecting and using research resources and methods of develop-ment. Revision and recursive writing practice are emphasized and encouraged. Assignments include comparison-contrast and research essays, as well as other rhetorical tasks. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ENGL 101, ENGL 101X, WRTG 101, or WRTG 101X.

wrtg 101x introduction to writing (3)(Formerly ENGL 101X. Enrollment restricted to students for whom English is not a first language.) Prerequisite: Satisfac-tory performance on a placement test or EDCP 103. Practice in effective writing and clear thinking at all levels, including the sentence and paragraph, with emphasis on the essay and research report. Specific steps reviewed within the writing pro-cess include formulating purpose, identifying an audience, and selecting and using research resources and methods of develop-ment. Assignments include composing a total of at least 4,500 words (approximately 20 pages). Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ENGL 101, ENGL 101X, WRTG 101, or WRTG 101X.

wrtg 291 research writing (3)(Formerly ENGL 291. Fulfills the general education require-ment in communications.) Prerequisites: WRTG 101 or ENGL 101. Continued practice in critical reading, thinking, and writing skills. The objective is to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize diverse sources and viewpoints to develop persuasive and academic writing projects. Assignments include prewriting exercises, an annotated bibliography, a synthesis research es-say, and a reflective paper. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ENGL 291, ENGL 291H, or WRTG 291.

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coUrse oFFeringswrtg 293 introduction to professional writing (3)Prerequisite: WRTG 101 or ENGL 101. An overview of profes-sional writing. The goal is to analyze professional communica-tion scenarios to develop effective workplace writing. Topics include the standards, conventions, and technologies of profes-sional writing; communicating to a variety of audiences; and developing appropriate written responses to workplace chal-lenges. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: COMM 293, ENGL 293, or WRTG 293.

wrtg 391 advanced research writing (3)(Formerly ENGL 391. Fulfills the general education re-quirement in upper-level advanced writing.) Prerequisite: WRTG 101 or ENGL 101. Instruction and practice in aca-demic research skills. The objectives are to critically analyze scholarly sources and effectively integrate source material into a complex argument. Assignments include prewriting exercises, a critique, a critical annotated bibliography, a literature review, and a statement of proposed research. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ENGL 391/391X or WRTG 391/391X.

wrtg 391x advanced research writing (3)(Formerly ENGL 391X. Enrollment restricted to students for whom English is a second language. Fulfills the general educa-tion requirement in upper-level advanced writing.) Prerequi-site: WRTG 101/101X or ENGL 101/101X. Instruction and practice in methods of presenting ideas and factual information clearly and effectively. Emphasis is on developing skills fun-damental to both workplace and academic writing. Published writings are discussed and evaluated. Assignments include com-posing a total of 6,000 words (approximately 25 pages). Stu-dents may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ENGL 391, ENGL 391X, WRTG 391, or WRTG 391X.

wrtg 393 advanced technical writing (3)(Formerly COMM 393. Fulfills the general education re-quirement in upper-level advanced writing.) Prerequisite: WRTG 101 or ENGL 101. Recommended: WRTG 291 or WRTG 293. A comprehensive, project-based study of applied technical writing. The aim is to design and develop appropri-ate and effective technical documents for a variety of audiences. Students may receive credit for only one of the following cours-es: COMM 393/393X, ENGL 393/393X, WRTG 393/393X.

wrtg 393x advanced technical writing (3)(Formerly COMM 393X. Enrollment restricted to students for whom English is not a first language. Fulfills the general educa-tion requirement in upper-level advanced writing.) Prerequisite: WRTG 101/101X, ENGL 101/101X. The writing of techni-cal papers and reports. Focus is on building skills in critical thinking, research, and document design. Assignments include

composing a total of 6,000 words (approximately 25 pages) in various formats (e.g., the oral presentation, the résumé, cor-respondence, manuals, procedures, instructions, and different types of reports, including proposal, progress, analytic, and fea-sibility). Students may receive credit for only one of the follow-ing courses: COMM 393, COMM 393X, ENGL 393, ENGL 393X, WRTG 393, or WRTG 393X.

wrtg 394 advanced business writing (3)(Formerly COMM 394. Fulfills the general education re-quirement in upper-level advanced writing). Prerequisite: WRTG 101 or ENGL 101. A comprehensive, project-based study of applied business writing. The aim is to develop docu-ments appropriate to audience and purpose that are well argued and conform to standards to business writing. Topics include context, purpose, audience, style, organization, format, results, and strategies for persuasion in typical workplace messages. In addition to shorter assignments, a substantial formal report that incorporates research and support for conclusions or recommen-dations is required. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: COMM 394/394X, ENGL 394/394X, or WRTG 394/394X.

wrtg 394x advanced business writing (3)(Formerly COMM 394X. Enrollment restricted to students for whom English is not a first language. Fulfills the general educa-tion requirement in upper-level advanced writing.) Prerequisite: WRTG 101/101X or ENGL 101/101X. An introduction to professional workplace writing. Topics include context, purpose, audience, style, organization, format, technology, results, and strategies for persuasion when writing typical workplace mes-sages. In addition to shorter assignments, a substantial formal report that incorporates data analysis and support for conclu-sions or recommendations is required. Assignments include composing a total of 6,000 words (approximately 25 pages). Students may receive credit for only one of the following cours-es: COMM 394, COMM 394X, ENGL 394, ENGL 394X, WRTG 394, or WRTG 394X.

wrtg 490 writing for managers (3)(Formerly WRTG 390. Fulfills the general education require-ment in communications.) Prerequisite: WRTG 101 or ENGL 101. A practicum in the kinds of communication skills that managers need for the workplace. The objective is to develop persuasive managerial communication for organizational deci-sion making and action. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: COMM 390, HUMN 390, WRTG 390, or WRTG 490.


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yokota oFFiceAllan J. Berg, PhD, JD, Vice President and Interim Director, UMUC AsiaDouglas A. Franklin, PhD, Interim Deputy DirectorEleana D. Lazarus, PhD, Associate DeanAnthony Fluery, VA Certification SpecialistElliko Heimbach, BS, Financial Aid AdvisorChristopher Kelly, BA, Director, Student AffairsLisa Marrin, BA, Associate Director, Financial AidMelvin E. Medeiros, MA, Interim Director, Human Resources, and Director, LogisticsBren Shuler, MS, Assistant Director, Student AffairsSharon Stoddard, MA, RegistrarStephanie R. Styll, MHR, Director, Asia OperationsMark Tolefree, AA, VA Certification SpecialistTysha Tolefree, MBA, Interim Director, Finance and AdministrationCarmen Tassone, BA, Director, Information TechnologyScott Wiley, MS, Director, Instructional ResourcesTimothy J. Young, BA, Coordinator, Marketing and Communications

addressesmilitary:

University of Maryland University College AsiaUnit 5060 Box 0100APO AP 96328-0100

DSN Tel. (315) 225-3680DSN Fax: (315) 225-8485

www.asia.umuc.edu

[email protected]

civilian:

University of Maryland University College AsiaBldg. 445, Yokota Air BaseFussa, Fussa-shiTokyo (197-0001) Japan

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JapanCheryl Gerofske-Rogers, BS, Academic Advisor, Misawa

Stephanie Martin, MDE Academic Advisor, Yokosuka Robert Thomas, BA, Academic Advisor, Yokota

addressesmilitary

University of Maryland University College AsiaUnit 5060 Box 0100APO AP 96328-0100

DSN Tel. (315) 225-3690DSN Fax: (315) 225-3692

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Tel. 042-552-2510 Ext. 5-3690International prefix: 81-42International Direct: 81-3117-55-3690

korea oFFiceJerry Little, BS, Regional Enrollment Manager, South KoreaCamp Hernandez, BA, Academic Advisor, Casey

John McCraw, MS, Academic Advisor, YongsanSanghee Park, BS, Academic Advisor, Yongsan

addressesmilitary

University of Maryland University College AsiaYongsan Education CenterUnit 15556APO AP 96205-5556

DSN Tel. (315) 723-7141DSN Fax: (315) 723-4087

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University of Maryland University College AsiaRoom #206B, Bldg. #2212Main Post, Yongsan 8th Army BaseYongsan 2 da gongYongsan-kuSeoul (140-022) Korea

Tel. 02-7913-7141Fax: 02-797-8843International prefix: 82-2



okinawa oFFiceStacey Tate, Regional Enrollment Manager, OkinawaJackie Cillizza, MS, Bridge Program CoordinatorRichard C. Johnson, BA, Academic Advisor Coordinator

Jenny Agarijo, BA Academic AdvisorRobert Schultz, MA, Academic AdvisorChris Shryock, MBA, Academic AdvisorZabrina Songui, MA, Academic Advisor

addressesmilitary

University of Maryland University College Asia18 FSS/FSDE (UMD)Unit 5134 Box 40APO AP 96368-5134

DSN Tel. (315) 634-3767DSN Fax: (315) 634-3318

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University of Maryland University College AsiaEducation CenterKadena Air BaseBuilding 59, Room 223Kadena-cho, Okinawa-shiOkinawa-ken (904-0000) Japan

Tel. 098-959-9489Fax: 098-939-5429International prefix: 81-98International Direct: 81-6117-34-3767

gUam oFFiceDanyel Perman, Regional Enrollment Manager, Guam, Kwajalein,

Alice Springs, Diego Garcia, Bangkok, and SingaporeAudrey Westfall, BS, Academic Advisor, Naval Base GuamHelen Webb, BA, Academic Advisor, Andersen

addressUniversity of Maryland University College Asia36 FSS/FSDEUnit 14001 Box 14APO AP 96543-4001

DSN Tel. (315) 366-7132DSN Fax: (315) 366-4785International: 671-366-7132

distance edUcation oFFiceCharles Brechbill, BS, Program Manager, Distance Education

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University of Maryland University College AsiaUnit 5060 Box 0100APO AP 96328-0100DSN Tel. (315) 225-3696DSN Fax: (315) 225-7286

http://de.asia.umuc.edu


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indian ocean

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marshall islands

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Camp Henry

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edUcation centers served by UmUc asiaUniversity of Maryland University College participates in the Armed Forces Education Program in cooperation with U.S. govern-ment employees and military personnel who serve as Education Services Officers and Education Directors.


UmUc statesideUmUc statesideUniversity oF maryland University collegeSusan C. Aldridge, PhD, PresidentGregory von Lehmen, PhD, ProvostGeorge Shoenberger, MBA, Chief Operating OfficerAllan J. Berg, PhD, JD, Vice President and Director, UMUC

Europe, and Acting Director, UMUC AsiaMarky Campbell, BA, Senior Vice President, Partnerships and

Strategic AlliancesJames H. Selbe, MEd, Vice-President, Department of Military

OperationsEugene D. Lockett Jr., MBA, Vice President and Chief Financial

OfficerJavier Miyares, MS, Vice President, Planning and AccountabilityNadine Porter, JD, Vice President, Human ResourcesCathy Sweet-Windham, MA, Vice President, Institutional

AdvancementNancy Williamson, JD, Vice President and General Counsel

Michael S. Frank, PhD, Senior Vice President, Academic Programs, and Dean, Graduate School of Management and Technology

Marie A. Cini, PhD, Vice Provost and Dean, School of Undergraduate Studies

Cynthia Davis, PhD, Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, School of Undergraduate Studies

school of Undergraduate studiesUniversity of Maryland University College3501 University Boulevard EastAdelphi, Maryland 20783-8085

www.umuc.edu

Tel. (301) 985-7000800-888-UMUCFax: (301) 985-7977E-mail: [email protected]

stateside service and classroom locationsMajor administrative centers are indicated by an asterisk. State-side locations outside Maryland and the metropolitan Washing-ton, D.C., area provide services only.

ariZonaDavis-Monthan Air Force BaseFort Huachuca

caliForniaBalboa Naval HospitalCamp PendletonCoronado Naval BaseFort IrwinMiramar (Marine Corps Air Station)Point Loma Naval BaseSan Diego Coast Guard Air Station Marine Corps Recruiting Base Naval BaseTravis Air Force Base (Test Center)Twenty-nine Palms (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center)

coloradoAir Force AcademyBuckley Air Force Base

Fort CarsonPeterson Air Force BaseSchriever Air Force Base

delawareDover Air Force Base

district oF colUmbiaAnacostia Bolling (Joint Base)Walter Reed Army Medical Center

FloridaEglin Air Force BaseHurlburt Air Force BaseJacksonville Naval Air StationMayport Naval StationPensacola Naval Air StationTyndall Air Force Base

georgiaFort GordonFort StewartKings Bay Naval Submarine Base

hawaiiCamp SmithHickam Air Force BaseHonolulu (Coast Guard Integrated Support Command)

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University administrationUniversity system oF marylandKaneohe Bay Marine Corps BasePearl Harbor Naval StationSchofield BarracksTripler Army Medical Center

kentUckyFort CampbellFort Knox

marylandAberdeen Proving GroundAdelphi (UMUC headquarters)*Allegany College of MarylandAndrews (Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility Washington)Anne Arundel Community CollegeArundel Mills (Anne Arundel Community College Center)Baltimore City Community CollegeBethesda National Naval Medical CenterCarroll Community CollegeCecil CollegeChesapeake CollegeCollege of Southern Maryland

(La Plata, Leonardtown, Prince Frederick)Community College of Baltimore CountyCurtis Bay Coast Guard YardDorsey Station*Eastern Shore Higher Education CenterFort DetrickFort MeadeFrederick Community CollegeGarrett CollegeHagerstown (University System of Maryland)Hagerstown Community CollegeHarford Community CollegeHoward Community CollegeLargo (UMUC Academic Center)*Laurel College CenterMontgomery CollegeNCI-Frederick at Fort DetrickPatuxent River Naval Air StationPrince George’s Community CollegeShady Grove*Southern Maryland Higher Education CenterUniversity of Maryland, College ParkWaldorf Center for Higher Education*Wor-Wic Community College

mississippiKeesler Air Force BaseCamp LejeuneCherry Point Marine Corps Air StationFort BraggNew River Marine Corps Air StationPope Air Force Base

new mexicoHolloman Air Force BaseWhite Sands Missile Range

soUth carolinaFort JacksonShaw Air Force Base

texasFort BlissFort HoodFort Sam HoustonLackland Air Force BaseRandolph Air Force Base

virginiaDam Neck Naval StationFort BelvoirFort EustisLangley Air Force BaseLittle Creek Naval Air BaseMyer-Henderson Hall (Joint Base)Norfolk Naval StationOceana Naval Air StationPortsmouth Naval Medical CenterQuantico (Marine Corps Base)Yorktown (Coast Guard Training Center)

washingtonBremerton Naval StationEverett Naval StationFort LewisKitsap at Bangor Naval BaseMcChord Air Force BaseSeattle Coast Guard BaseWhidbey Island Naval Air Station

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UmUc eUrope oFFicesboard of regentsClifford M. Kendall, ChairmanOrlan M. Johnson, Vice ChairmanPatricia S. Florestano, TreasurerBarry P. Gossett, Assistant TreasurerC. Thomas McMillen, SecretaryJames L. Shea, Assistant SecretaryGary L. AltmanNorman R. AugustineSarah Elfreth, Student RegentLinda R. GoodenEarl F. Hance, Ex OfficioFrancis X. Kelly Jr.David H. NevinsA. Dwight PettitFrank M. Reid IIIThomas G. SlaterJohn L. Young

officers of the University systemWilliam E. Kirwan, ChancellorIrwin Goldstein, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic AffairsLeonard Raley, Vice Chancellor for AdvancementJoseph F. Vivona, Chief Operating Officer and Vice Chancellor

for Administration and FinanceAnn Moultrie, Associate Vice Chancellor for CommunicationsDonald F. Boesch, Vice Chancellor for Environmental

SustainabilityPatrick J. Hogan, Associate Vice Chancellor for Government

RelationsDavid Mosca, Director of Auditing

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heidelberg oFFiceAllan J. Berg, PhD, JD, Vice President and DirectorDouglas A. Franklin, PhD, Associate Dean, and Director, Graduate

ProgramsLarry Arnoldy, MS, Co-Director, Information TechnologyJames W. Cobb, Jr., MBA, Director, Finance and AdministrationScott Culton, BA, Co-Director, Information TechnologyMonika E. Denburg, MA, Director, Distance Education ProgramsLisa Henkel, BA, Director, Downrange Operations, and Interim

Director, Europe Operations

Patricia A. Jameson, MA, Director, Special Projects Executive Assistant to the Director Equal Opportunity Officer

Edna D. Roy, Associate Director, Financial AidGina M. Schmidt-Phillips, EdM, Director, Institutional ResearchCarole Wellington, MEd, Graduate Programs AdministratorJennifer J. Williams, MA, Director, Human Resources

student affairsJanice A. Keller, EdM, Director, Student AffairsDaniel Powers, MSEd, Academic Advisor AdministratorDavid C. Godfrey, MA, Academic Advising Policy AssociateDamian Bakula, MBA, Advanced Field Academic Advisor – United

KingdomSean Bryan, BA, Advanced Academic AdvisorBarry S. Fletcher, BA, Senior Academic AdvisorTessalina Halpern, BA, Advanced Academic AdvisorMaria Kostavasili, BA, Advanced Field Academic Advisor –

Ramstein, GermanyKristina M. Merrick, BA, Academic Advisor

Andrew Midura, BS, Field Academic Advisor – Wiesbaden, Germany

Monica L. Philipp, BA, Senior Academic AdvisorCassandra Pope, BA, Advanced Academic AdvisorSara A. Roth, BA, Senior Academic Advisor for Degree CandidatesSonya Sessions, BS, Field Academic Advisor – Ramstein, GermanyAmy E. van der Vliet, MLS, Senior Field Academic Advisor – The

BeneluxNelson Villegas, BS, Field Academic Advisor – Aviano, ItalyJessie Yerkic, MA, Advanced Academic AdvisorTiffany Zdunkawicz, BS, Advanced Field Academic Advisor

addressesmilitary:

University of Maryland University CollegeUnit 29216APO AE 09004(from the U.S. and overseas commands)

DSN Tel. (314) 370-6762

URL: www.ed.umuc.edu

civilian:

University of Maryland University CollegeIm Bosseldom 3069126 HeidelbergGermany(for non-U.S. post)

Tel. 06221-3780 (within Germany)+49-6221-3780 (outside Germany)

Fax: 06221-378300 (within Germany)+49-6221-378300 (outside Germany)


UmUc eUrope oFFicesedUcation centers served by UmUc eUropeUniversity of Maryland University College Europe participates in the Armed Forces Education Program in cooperation with U.S. government employees and military personnel who serve as Education Services Officers and Education Directors.

aFghanistan

Bagram

Fenty (Jalalabad)

Kabul

Kandahar

Salerno

Shank

Sharana

bahrain

Manama

belgiUm

Brussels

Kleine Brogel

SHAPE

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Camp Lemonnier

egypt

Sinai North Camp

Sinai South Camp

germany

Ansbach

Bamberg

Baumholder

Büchel

Garmisch

Geilenkirchen

Grafenwöhr

Heidelberg*

Hohenfels

Illesheim

Kaiserslautern

Landstuhl

Miesau

Ramstein

Schweinfurt

Spangdahlem

Stuttgart

Vilseck

Wiesbaden

greece

Souda Bay

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Camp Victory

Joint Base Balad

italy

Aviano

Ghedi

Livorno

Naples

Sigonella

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kosovo

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kUwait

Ali Al Salem Air Base

Camp Arifjan

Camp Buehring

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Lajes

Lisbon

Qatar

Al Udeid

Camp As Sayliyah

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FacUltyFacUltyABBAS, JAHEERAdjunct InstructorBusinessBEngin, Osnania University, IndiaMBA, National University of Singapore

ADAMS, RICHARD J.Collegiate Associate ProfessorEconomics/PsychologyBS, Spring Hill CollegeBPhil, Heythrop CollegeMPA, MS, Jacksonville State University

AIRD, STEVENCollegiate Associate ProfessorBiologyBS, Montana State UniversityMS, Northern Arizona UniversityPhD, Colorado State University

AIRD, YAYOIAdjunct InstructorSpanish LanguageBA, MA, PhD, Sophia University

AKIBA, KUNIKOAdjunct InstructorJapanese LanguageBA, Tsuda CollegeMS, Troy State University

ALBRECHT, ALEXANDRA S.Adjunct Associate ProfessorSociologyBA, Keimyung UniversityBS, University of Maryland University CollegeMA, PhD, University of Oklahoma

ALLEN, MARCIA M.Adjunct Associate ProfessorEnglishBA, MA, Colorado State University

AMES, CHRISTOPHERCollegiate Associate ProfessorAnthropology/Asian StudiesBA, Allegheny CollegeMA, University of PittsburghPhD, University of Michigan

AZAMA, KISHOAdjunct Associate ProfessorGovernment and Politics/Japanese LanguageBS, Chuo UniversityBS, MS, Utah State University

BAKER, ITZAAdjunct InstructorSpanish Language BA, Methodist CollegeMHR, University of Oklahoma

BANTAN, TAMMYAdjunct InstructorCriminal JusticeBS, Virginia State UniversityMS, University of Cincinnati

BAUER, STEPHANIEAdjunct InstructorEnglishBA, MA, Truman State University

BECKHAM, ALAN W.Collegiate Assistant ProfessorMathematicsBA, Furman UniversityMA, St. Louis University

BELLEMAN, MELISSAAdjunct InstructorComputer StudiesBA,Virginia TechMS, Capitol College

BISHOP, DIANEAdjunct InstructorMathematicsBA, Linfield CollegeMA, University of Oklahoma

BLONNA, ALEXANDER O.Adjunct Associate ProfessorEnglish/Government and PoliticsBA, Montclair State CollegeMA, California State University, Chico

BOONE, ANDREW D.Collegiate Associate ProfessorBusiness and Management/EconomicsBS, University of ArizonaMS, PhD, University of Houston

BOSWORTH, ANDREWAdjunct InstructorGovernment and PoliticsBS, University of Michigan MS, PhD, University of Washington

BOYD, MELINDAAdjunct InstructorBiology/NutritionBS, Muhlenberg CollegeBS, Cedar Crest CollegeMPH, University of Nevada Las Vegas

BRADLEY, MICHELLE A.Adjunct InstructorHistory/Art HistoryBA, Trinity CollegeMA, Texas A&M University

BRANDELEIN, RUSSELLAdjunct InstructorBA, Central Washington State UniversityMSW, California State University, Fresno

BREVER, LEROY J.Collegiate Associate ProfessorBusiness and Management/Computer StudiesBS, BA, Hawaii Pacific CollegeMA, Central Michigan UniversityMBA, Chaminade University

BROUDY, DANIEL S. Adjunct Assistant ProfessorEnglishBS, Slippery Rock UniversityMA, Norwich UniversityDComm, Deakin University, Australia

BRUBAKER, LOWELLAdjunct ProfessorBiology/PsychologyBS, Juniata CollegeMS, Western Reserve UniversityPhD, University of Texas

BRUBAKER, YUKOAdjunct Assistant ProfessorJapanese LanguageBA, Seijo UniversityMA, YMCA College

BRUMFIELD, CHARLES T.Collegiate ProfessorBusiness and Management/EconomicsBS, MS, University of Southern MississippiPhD, University of South Carolina

BURGESON, JAMESAdjunct InstructorSocial Studies EducationBS, MS, Florida State University

BUSAPATHUMRONG, PATTAMAPORNAdjunct InstructorSociologyBA, Thammasat UniversityMA, Stanford UniversityPhD, University of Pennsylvania

BYRNE, RICHARDCollegiate Associate ProfessorGovernment and Politics/HistoryBA, Loras CollegeMA, Creighton UniversityPhD, University of Iowa

CASTORE, CARLAdjunct ProfessorBusiness and Management/PsychologyBS, Pennsylvania State UniversityMS, PhD, Rutgers University

CENA, ELIZABETHAdjunct InstructorAccountingBS, Polytechnic University of the PhilippinesMS, Troy State University

CHOI, EUN JUNG Adjunct Assistant ProfessorSociologyBA, Sookmyung Womenís UniversityMA, Korea University

CHUNG, WOL-YOUNGAdjunct ProfessorKorean LanguageBA, Kyungbuk National UniversityMEd, Seoul National UniversityPhD, Sejong University

CLARK, SUSAN M.Adjunct Assistant ProfessorLibrary SkillsBA, University of SaskatchewanMLS, University of British Columbia

CODDINGTON, YVETTEAdjunct InstructorEconomicsBS, Indiana UniversityMA, University of Oklahoma

COLBY, SARAHAdjunct InstructorArt HistoryBS, MA, Brigham Young University


FacUltyCOLLINS, GERARDCollegiate Associate ProfessorEnglish/Government and PoliticsBA, University of MassachusettsMA, University of WashingtonMA, Syracuse University

COLLINS, MICHAELAdjunct InstructorWritingBS, University of the State of New YorkM.Ed., Florida Atlantic UniversityPhD, Arizona State University

COLOMA, ISIDRAAdjunct InstructorBusiness and ManagementBBE, MEd, PhD, Polytechnic University of the Philippines

CONCILUS, FRANKCollegiate ProfessorAnthropology/Asian Studies/SociologyBA, Colgate UniversityMA, Harvard UniversityPhD, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

CONNORS, AMANDAAdjunct InstructorNutrition BS, University of North Carolina GreensboroMS, University of Nebraska

CONWAY, JACKAdjunct Associate ProfessorBusiness and Management/History/Government and PoliticsBA, MA, MA, State University of New York, AlbanyMS, George Washington University

COOPER, TIMOTHY G.Collegiate ProfessorBusiness and ManagementBA, Albion CollegeMBA, University of DetroitJD, Emory University

CRAIG, JERRYAdjunct InstructorComputer ScienceBS, University of Maryland University CollegeMS, Capitol CollegeMA, University of Oklahoma

CRONIN, JEFFERSONCollegiate ProfessorEnglish/Speech CommunicationBS, Davis and Elkins CollegeMFA, Ohio State University

CROTTY, TESSCollegiate Associate ProfessorEconomics/Business and ManagementBA, University of Maryland University CollegeBS, Gannon UniversityMPhil, George Washington University

CRUZ, CRAIGAdjunct InstructorHuman Resource Management/MarketingBBA, University of GuamMS, Troy State University

CULLEN, DAVIDAdjunct InstructorBiologyBA, LaSalle UniversityMS, Troy State University

CUMMINGS, JAMES C.Collegiate Associate ProfessorBiologyBS, DVM, Louisiana State University

DALLIER, DOUGLASCollegiate ProfessorCriminology, SociologyBS, MS, PhD, Florida State University

DANKO, VERONICAAdjunct InstructorNutritionBS, Youngstown State UniversityMS, Finch University

DAVIS, BRIANAdjunct Assistant ProfessorMathematicsBS, Arkansas State UniversityMS, PhD, University of Mississippi

DE LA CRUZ, AMBROSIO M.Collegiate ProfessorPsychology/Business and ManagementBS, MA, PhD, University of the Philippines

DE LA ROSA, EDMOND M.Collegiate Associate ProfessorMathematicsBA, MA, CPhil, University of California, Berkeley

DECKER, AMYAdjunct InstructorEnglishBA, MA, George Mason University

DEJONG, MICHAELAdjunct InstructorCommunications and Culture BA, MA, York University

DOWLING, RICHARDCollegiate Associate ProfessorEnglish/History/Government and PoliticsBA, Wheeling UniversityMA, Duquesne University

EAKIN, DAVID B.Collegiate ProfessorEnglishBA, MA, PhD, Arizona State University

EDWARDS, HIROMIAdjunct InstructorJapanese LanguageBA, University of Maryland University CollegeMEd, University of Maryland, College Park

ELDER, THERESIAAdjunct InstructorInformation Literacy and Research MethodsBA, University of Maryland University College AsiaMA, University of Texas

ELLIS, CHRISTINEAdjunct InstructorHuman Resources and ManagementBBA, Pace UniversityMBA, Rider UniversityJD, Thomas Jefferson Law School

EWING, TOMCollegiate FacultyComputer StudiesBS, BS, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMS, University of California, Santa CruzPhD, Michigan State University

FELIX, JOYAdjunct InstructorEnglishBA, Southwestern UniversityMA, Azusa Pacific University

FERNANDEZ, TERESAAdjunct Associate ProfessorComputer StudiesBBA, University of Puerto RicoMS, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Uni-versity

FIEDLER, GEORGE C.Collegiate Associate ProfessorBiologyBS, Case Western Reserve UniversityMS, PhD, University of Hawaii

FISTER-STOGA, FRANCESAdjunct Associate ProfessorEnglishBA, University of MassachusettsMA, McGill UniversityMA, University of MontrealMA, Concordia University

FORDE, DAVEDAdjunct Associate ProfessorEnglishBBA, Kent State UniversityMA, San Diego State University

FRIO, ENRIQUEAdjunct InstructorBiologyBS, University of the PhilippinesMS, Mahidol University

FUJIKAWA, CHIAKIAdjunct InstructorBS, MS, Southern Oregon UniversityPhD, University of Nevada

FUKUYAMA, ASAOAdjunct InstructorJapanese LanguageBA, University of the Ryukyus

FURUGEN, AKIRAAdjunct Associate ProfessorMathematicsBA, University of California, San DiegoMS, West Texas State University

GAINES, DOUGLAS R.Adjunct InstructorBusiness and ManagementBS, University of Maryland University CollegeMS, Troy State University

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FacUltyGARRETSON, DAVID P.Collegiate Associate ProfessorEconomics/Government and PoliticsBA, McGill UniversityMA, MALD, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy

GARRIGUES, STEPHEN L.Adjunct ProfessorAnthropology/SociologyBA, Sophia UniversityMS, Colorado State UniversityPhD, Lucknow University

GASH, STACIAdjunct InstructorMathematicsBS, U.S. Military AcademyMS, University of Missouri

GILLETTE, PATRICIAAdjunct InstructorPsychologyBA, State University of New YorkMA, Syracuse UniversityPhD, Fielding Institute

GILLIARD, JACQUELINEAdjunct InstructorBusinessBA, University of HoustonMS, Houston Baptist UniversityPhD, Capella University

GIULIANO, MICHAELAdjunct InstructorBusiness and ManagementBS, Southern Illinois UniversityMBA, Lake Forest College

GLEASON, BRIAN J.Adjunct Associate ProfessorComputer StudiesBA, BS, University of Maryland University CollegeBS, MS, New Jersey Institute of TechnologyMS, Troy State University

GRADY, STEPHENAdjunct InstructorComputer StudiesBS, Chapman UniversityMA, Bowie State University

GRAFF, KEITHAdjunct InstructorBusiness ManagementBS, UMUC MA, Webster University

GREER, MARK M.Adjunct Associate ProfessorGovernment and Politics/Geography/GeologyBA, University of MichiganMA, Wayne State UniversityMA, University of Wyoming

GRIMM, BRIANAdjunct InstructorMathematicsBS, United States Naval AcademyMS, United States Naval Postgraduate School

GUGIN, DAVID Adjunct ProfessorBA, University of TexasMA, Western Kentucky UniversityPhD, Northern Illinois University

HALL, DIERDREAdjunct InstructorBiologyBS, Harvey Mudd CollegeMA, PhD, University of California, Santa Barbara

HARRIS, KARIAdjunct InstructorBusiness and Management/Government and PoliticsBA, Virginia Wesleyan CollegeMBA, American University

HARRIS, MICHAELAdjunct InstructorBusiness and ManagementBS, Oklahoma State UniversityMHR, University of Oklahoma

HARRIS, ROBYN D.Adjunct InstructorBusiness and ManagementBS, University of Central OklahomaMAcc, University of Nebraska

HARRISON, CHRISTENAdjunct Associate ProfessorBiologyBS, MS, Brigham Young UniversityPhD, University of Minnesota

HART, DANIEL E.Collegiate ProfessorBusiness and ManagementBS, MBA, JD, DePaul University

HARTMANN, PAUL C.Collegiate Assistant ProfessorBiology/GeologyBS, Southern Connecticut State UniversityPhD, University of Rhode Island

HEINTZMAN, KIMBERLYAdjunct InstructorNutrition BS, Arizona State University MS, Montana State University

HIGA, HIROKO Adjunct InstructorJapanese LanguageBA, University of RyukyusMA, Michigan State University

HILES, GARY Adjunct Assistant ProfessorEconomicsBS, University of MinnesotaMBA, University of Guam

HILL-CUMMINGS, KRISTIE Adjunct Faculty MemberBiologyBS, North Carolina Central UniversityPhD, Meharry Medical College

HIRATA, SUSANAdjunct Associate ProfessorEducation/PsychologyBS, University of Maryland University CollegeMSEd, University of Southern CaliforniaPhD, Cornell University

HITCHCOCK, KATHERINE M.Adjunct Associate ProfessorPsychologyBA, University of ColoradoMS, University of Maryland, College ParkPhD, Capella University

HOERNIG, JOHNCollegiate Associate ProfessorEnglish/Speech CommunicationBS, MS, Buffalo State College

HOFFMAN, BETTYAdjunct InstructorFine ArtsBA, University of Washington

HOJO-VANDERHYDE, ASUKAAdjunct InstructorJapanese LanguageBA, Seinan Gakuin UniversityMA, University of Toronto

HOWARD, CHRISTOPHER J.Adjunct InstructorInformation Systems ManagementBS, Campbell UniversityMS, Touro University International

HUER, JON H.Collegiate ProfessorSociologyBA, California State University, Los AngelesMA, PhD, University of California, Los Angeles

HUGHES, DAVIDAdjunct InstructorCriminal JusticeBA, LLB, University of SaskatchewonMBA, LLM, University of Washington

HUNT, GARY T.Adjunct ProfessorSpeech Communication/Business and ManagementBA, MA, California State University, FullertonPhD, Purdue University

ISHIMINE, EIICHIAdjunct Associate ProfessorBusiness and ManagementBA, Waseda UniversityMS, Troy State University

ISHIZAKI, FRANKIEAdjunct InstructorCriminal JusticeBA, University of GuamMS, University of Pittsburg

JENKINS, DAVID H.Collegiate Associate ProfessorEnglish/Speech CommunicationBA, American UniversityMA, San Francisco State UniversityMFA, University of Arizona


FacUltyJEON, JIN-AHCollegiate InstructorComputer StudiesBS, Dankook UniversityMS, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

JOHNSON, ELDEN L.Collegiate Associate ProfessorAsian Studies/Government and PoliticsBS, University of BaltimoreBA, MA, Sophia University

JOHNSON, JAMES H.Collegiate Associate ProfessorBusiness and Management/Computer StudiesBA, University of WarwickMBA, University of AlabamaMS, University of South Carolina

JOHNSTON, KEITH A.Collegiate Associate ProfessorComputer Studies/MusicBA, Seattle Pacific UniversityBA, BM, University of WashingtonMFA, Princeton University

JOINER, DAVID Adjunct InstructorEnglishBA, Earlham CollegeMFA, University of Arizona

KACZMAREK, KATAZYNAAdjunct FacultyChemistryDiploma, MS, PhD, Wroclaw University

KAKUTA, YASUSHIAdjunct InstructorJapanese LanguageBS, National University of Utsunomiya

KALINA, KATHLEENAdjunct InstructorEducation/Japanese CultureBS, Indiana UniversityMEd, University of Maryland University College

KALININ, ALEXANDERCollegiate ProfessorMathematicsMS, PhD, Moscow Institute of Power EngineeringMS, Moscow Lomonosov State University

KANAI, AKIKOAdjunct InstructorJapanese LanguageBA, Kyoritsu Womenís University

KANAI, MORIAKIAdjunct InstructorJapanese LanguageBA, Dokkyo UniversityMA, Kyorin University

KARDATZKE, MARY BETHAdjunct Associate ProfessorBusiness and ManagementBBA, University of Houston, Clear LakeMBA, Sam Houston State UniversityDBA, Nova Southeastern University

KAYL, ROBERT A.Adjunct InstructorComputer StudiesBS, Southern Illinois University at CarbondaleMHR, University of Oklahoma

KIM, HAK SUNAdjunct Associate ProfessorKorean LanguageBA, MEd, Ewha Womenís University

KIM, HEE-YOUNGAdjunct InstructorArtBFA, Oklahoma City UniversityMA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago

KIM, HYUN SOOKCollegiate Associate ProfessorMathematicsBS, MS, Simon Fraser University

KIM, MISOAdjunct InstructorKorean LanguageBA, Kijeon CollegeMA, Jeonju University

KIM, PONG SUAdjunct Associate ProfessorKorean LanguageBA, Dankook UniversityMA, Youngnam University

KIM, YUN-SIKAdjunct Associate ProfessorGovernment and Politics, Asian StudiesBA, Kookmin UniversityMA, Seoul National University

KLOCK, JOHN Adjunct Associate ProfessorBotany/GeographyBS, Colorado State UniversityMA, MS, Ohio University

KMETZ, YOKOAdjunct InstructorJapanese LanguageBA, Meiji Gakuin University

KUMADA, MICHIKOAdjunct InstructorJapanese LanguageBA, Tokyo Kasei UniversityMS, University of New England

KUNTZ, LAURIEAdjunct Associate ProfessorEnglishBA, Baruch CollegeMFA, Vermont College

LANDRUM-EAST, SANDRA Adjunct Instructor Counseling and PsychologyBA, University of Southern MississippiMA, Mobile CollegePhD, University of Southern Mississippi

LANE. LISAAdjunct InstructorAmerican HistoryBA, State University of New York MA, George Mason University

LATTIMORE, RUTHAdjunct Associate ProfessorMathematics/StatisticsBA, Slippery Rock UniversityMS, Miami University

LATTIMORE, JR. PAUL T.Adjunct ProfessorBiologyBS, MS, Slippery Rock UniversityPhD, Miami University

LAUGEL, GARY R.Collegiate ProfessorPsychology/BiologyBA, Kent State UniversityMS, PhD, Washington State University

LAURIE, ROBERTCollegiate Associate ProfessorComputer Studies/Information Systems Manage-mentBS, MS, Michigan Technological University

LAYFIELD, DAVID S.Adjunct InstructorGovernment and PoliticsBA, Nottingham Trent UniversityMA, University of New YorkPhD, University of Nottingham

LAZARUS, ELEANA D.Collegiate Associate ProfessorPsychologyBA, MA, California State University, Long BeachPhD, University of Kansas

LEE, CHOUNGJAAdjunct InstructorKorean LanguageBA, Sangmyung Womenís UniversityMEd, Sangji University

LEE, HYUNG-DAECollegiate Associate ProfessorHistoryBA, MA, Dankook UniversityPhD, Ohio University

LEE, SOON-JAAdjunct Associate ProfessorKorean LanguageBA, Dankuk UniversityMEd, Yonsei University

LEVITT, KENNETHAdjunct Associate ProfessorPsychology/Business and ManagementBA, State University of New York, OneontaMA, Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityPhD, Stevens Institute of Technology

LEWIS, BONNIE Adjunct InstructorAccountingBS, MS, MBA, University of Maryland University College

LIMOGES, LANCE D.Adjunct ProfessorGeography/GeologyBA, University of South FloridaMA, Miami UniversityPhD, University of Florida

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FacUltyLOGAN, FREDERICK J.Adjunct ProfessorEnglishBA, Elmhurst CollegeMA, University of WindsorPhD, University of Alberta

LUCIER, SUSANAdjunct InstructorArtBA, Keene StateMFA, Western Carolina University

LUSTIG, LARRY P.Collegiate ProfessorPhilosophy/EnglishBA, Stetson UniversityPhD, Florida State University

MARTIN, PAUL R.Collegiate ProfessorBiologyBS, University of AlaskaPhD, Michigan State University

MATHEWS, LISA C.Adjunct InstructorAsian StudiesBA, Grinnell CollegeMA, Cornell University

MATSUKAWA, HIROKIAdjunct InstructorJapanese LanguageB.S. University of RyukyusB.A. Okinawa International UniversityM.S. Troy State University

MATSUOKA, KAZUEAdjunct InstructorJapanese LanguageBE, University of the RyukyusMEd, University of Maryland, College Park

MATTHEWS, MARIANCollegiate ProfessorEducationBS University of Texas at AustinMS Radford UniversityPhD University of Connecticut

MATTON, NANCY F.Adjunct Assistant ProfessorBiology/ChemistryBS, Cornell UniversityMA, Harvard UniversityPhD, University of Alaska, Fairbanks

McCALL, GROVER C.Adjunct Associate ProfessorComputer StudiesBS, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityMS, University of Southern California

McCARTY, MARYAdjunct InstructorBusiness and ManagementBS, MBA, Centenary College

McCRILLIS, LEON N.Collegiate ProfessorHistoryBA, Laverne CollegeMA, PhD, University of California, Riverside

McCUE, PHILIP M.Adjunct Associate ProfessorComputer StudiesBS, Long Beach State UniversityMBA, University of Houston

McDOWELL, JEANNEAdjunct Associate ProfessorBiology/ZoologyBS, MS, Old Dominion University

McKEE, STEVENAdjunct InstructorEducation BS, MS, PhD, Ohio State University

McMILLAN, JOHN H.Adjunct Associate ProfessorComputer StudiesBS, University of Texas, AustinMS, Naval Postgraduate School

MEDALLA, PARALUMAN D.Adjunct InstructorBS, University of the PhilippinesMS, Florida International University

MEDINA, PHYLLISAdjunct Associate ProfessorPsychologyBA, MS, PhD, Oklahoma State University

MELLEY, CHRISTOPHER D.Collegiate ProfessorEnglish/PhilosophyBA, Marist CollegeMA, Columbia UniversityDPhil, Universtitat des Saarlandes

MENESES, JOSELITOAdjunct Assistant ProfessorComputer StudiesBS, University of Maryland University CollegeMS, Colorado Technical University

MIKHEYEV, ALEXANDERAdjunct FacultyBiologyBA, Cornell UniversityMS, Florida State UniversityPhD, University of Texas at Austin

MILLER, RONNEYAdjunct InstructorHistoryBA, Texas Tech UniversityMA, Fort Hays State University

MINTON, CRISTINA A.Adjunct InstructorSpanish LanguageBS, Campbell UniversityMS, Wisconsin University, Stout

MIYAGI, MOMOE A.Adjunct Associate ProfessorJapanese LanguageBS, University of the RyukyusBS, MDE, University of Maryland University Col-lege

MONAHAN, MARK C.Collegiate ProfessorAsian StudiesMA, University of ArizonaBSFS, PhD, Georgetown University

MOON, SANGSEOKAdjunct InstructorSociologyBA, MA, Yonsei UniversityPhD, University of Texas, Austin

MOORE, DEANAdjunct InstructorMathematicsBA, University of ColoradoPhD, Oregon State University

MORA, RALPHAdjunct InstructorPsychologyBA, City College of New YorkMA, PhD, Adelphi University

MORIMOTO, YOKOAdjunct InstructorJapanese LanguageBA, Tezukayama Gakuin UniversityMEd, University of Pittsburgh

MOYER, GUY L.Collegiate ProfessorEnglishBA, MAT, MA, PhD, University of Illinois

MRAZ, JAMESAdjunct Associate ProfessorBusiness and ManagementBS, University of Maryland University CollegeMSBA, Boston University

MUELLER-WILLE, CATHERINE S.Adjunct ProfessorAnthropologyBA, Smith CollegeMA, PhD, University of Chicago

MUNSEE, RONALD C.Adjunct Associate ProfessorComputer Studies/MathematicsBA, MA, University of California, Santa Barbara

MURAKAMI, CHARLOTTEAdjunct InstructorEnglish and CommunicationBA, MA, University of Kent, CanterburyMA, University of Surrey

MURPHY, KEVIN M.Collegiate ProfessorEnglishBS, MA, PhD, Florida State University

NISHIKAWA, HIROYUKIAdjunct InstructorJapanese LanguageBS, Waseda University

NORRIS, DAVID W.Collegiate Associate ProfessorEnglishBS, University of RichmondBA, MA, Virginia Commonwealth University


FacUltyOLMO, RICHARD K.Collegiate Associate ProfessorAnthropology/GeologyBS, City University of New York, York CollegeMA, University of New MexicoMA, City University of New York, Brooklyn College

OSTERMAN, GRANTAdjunct InstructorEducationBA, MEd, University of Maryland University Col-lege

OSTROM, DOUGLAS R.Adjunct Associate ProfessorEconomicsBS, University of WashingtonMS, PhD, University of Michigan

OTTERSON, SHERRIAdjunct InstructorEducationBS, Wisconsin State UniversityMEd, University of Maine

OWEN, DAVIDAdjunct InstructorBusiness and ManagementBS, University of Maryland University CollegeMS, Troy State University

PAHL, RICHARD E.Adjunct InstructorHistoryBS, University of Southern CaliforniaMS, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Uni-versity

PALOSCHAVEZ, JOSEAdjunct InstructorComputer StudiesBA, Chaminade UniversityMS, Capitol College

PAPOUTSAKIS, CONSTANTINAAdjunct InstructorNutrition BS, State University of New York at Stony Brook MS, New York University PhD, Harokopio University

PARITZKY, RICHARD S.Adjunct ProfessorPsychology/CounselingBA, University of Maryland, College ParkMA, George Washington UniversityPhD, University of Maryland, College Park

PARK, KI-JUNAdjunct InstructorComputer StudiesBA, MPA, Yonsei UniversityMS, Syracuse University

PARK, SAHNG-ERN Adjunct Assistant ProfessorPsychologyBA, California State University, SacramentoMA, PhD, University of California, Davis

PARK, SEUNG-BAEAdjunct Associate ProfessorPhilosophyBA, Chonbuk National UniversityMA, PhD, University of Arizona

PARKER, ZENAIDA-DANEI P.Adjunct InstructorGovernment and Politics BA, Boston UniversityMS, Troy State University

PAXMAN, DALE E.Adjunct Associate ProfessorEnglish/FrenchBA, University of the PacificMA, University of ParisMA, University of California, Santa Cruz

PEARL, RICHARDCollegiate Associate ProfessorBusiness and ManagementBBA, MBA, Pace University

PHILIPS, JOHN E.Adjunct ProfessorHistoryBA, Pennsylvania State UniversityMA, PhD, University of California, Los Angeles

PITSCH, HOLLIArtBS, University of Wisconsin, MadisonMA, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

PLUCER-ROSARIO, GYONGYICollegiate Associate ProfessorBiologyBA, Antioch CollegeMS, University of Guam

POLLICK, BARRYCollegiate ProfessorEnglish/Speech CommunicationBA, University of ChicagoMA, Cleveland State UniversityPhD, Kent State University

PONTES, GEMILSONAdjunct InstructorBiologyBS, MS, Federal University of Para

POOLE, ERIK V.Adjunct InstructorComputer StudiesBS, Indiana University of PennsylvaniaMS, Bloomsburg University

PRICE, TANYAAdjunct InstructorPsychologyBS, MS, Chapman University

PROCTOR, NEAL W.Collegiate Associate ProfessorBusiness and ManagementBS, University of Mary Hardin-BaylorMA, University of Northern Iowa

PUCCI, RICHARDAdjunct InstructorBusiness and ManagementBS, Lake Superior State UniversityMS, University of Denver

PUCKETT, ANNEAdjunct InstructorCommunicationsBA, University of North CarolinaMA, University of MontanaPhD, University of Texas

QUEZADA, TIMOTHYCollegiate Associate ProfessorEducationBS, Colorado State UniversityMSPA, Central Michigan UniversityMAT, University of PittsburghEdD, University of Texas, El Paso

REECE, PATSY G.Adjunct Assistant ProfessorComputer StudiesBS, Mercy CollegeMS, Johns Hopkins University

ROLPH, JILLCollegiate Associate ProfessorBiologyMS, Antioch University New England

ROSSONI, MATTHEW T.Adjunct InstructorCriminal JusticeBS, Wayland Baptist UniversityMSCJA, Chaminade University

RUSSELL, MARK C.Adjunct ProfessorPsychologyBA, MA, Chapman CollegeMS, PhD, Pacific Graduate School of Psychology

RYU, HYOIKAdjunct Associate ProfessorBiology/Business and ManagementBS, Seoul National UniversityMBA, Hood CollegeMS, PhD, Iowa State University

SAIKI, EDWYN M.Adjunct Associate ProfessorBusiness and ManagementBEd, University of HawaiiMA, Central Michigan University

SCHIFFMAN, MARC I.Adjunct ProfessorEnglishBA, George Washington UniversityMFA, University of Massachusetts

SCHLENKER, RICHARD M.Adjunct ProfessorBiologyBSEd, MS, DScEd, University of Maine

SCHRADE, WILLIAM R.Adjunct InstructorEconomics/Business and ManagementBA, MS, JD, Arizona State UniversityPhD, University of California, Irvine

SECOR, CAROLYN A.Adjunct Assistant ProfessorBusiness and ManagementBS, University of South FloridaMBA, JD, Stetson University

SEEKINS, DONALDAdjunct InstructorAsian StudiesBA, Cornell University MA, PhD, University of Chicago

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FacUltySEO, EUN-MIAdjunct Associate ProfessorKorean LanguageBA, Hannam UniversityMA, Soongsil UniversityPhD, University of the Philippines

SHAH, DENNIS V.Collegiate Associate ProfessorComputer StudiesBE, University of BarodaMS, University of SaskatchewanMS, New York Institute of Technology

SHANK, CARLA D.Adjunct Associate ProfessorEducationBS, Oklahoma Baptist UniversityMFA, University of Northern Colorado

SHIER, LISA M.Adjunct Assistant ProfessorAstronomy/PhysicsBA, Rice UniversityPhD, University of Arizona

SHIM, WOO-ILAdjunct Assistant ProfessorKorean LanguageBA, MA, Sangmyung University

SHIMOJI, MASAOCollegiate ProfessorComputer Studies/Mathematics/ Physical ScienceBS, MS, PhD, Iowa State University

SHIN, KOO-SIKCollegiate ProfessorBusiness and ManagementBA, Hongik UniversityMA, Hankuk University of Foreign StudiesMF, Saint Louis UniversityPhD, Newcastle University

SHIN, SOO-JINAdjunct InstructorBS, University of Maryland University CollegeMA, Korea University

SHIRLEY, STEVEN B.Adjunct Assistant ProfessorHistory/Asian StudiesBA, Clemson UniversityMA, University of MissouriPhD, Old Dominion University

SIDOFF, PAUL L.Adjunct InstructorBiologyBS, University of Wisconsin, MilwaukeeMS, Troy State University

SIMONS, JEFFREY G.Adjunct Associate ProfessorEnglishBA, Ohio UniversityMA, Wright State University

SIRACUSE, LISAAdjunct InstructorMarketing/BusinessBS, University of LouisvilleMA, University of Colorado

SKOOG, MARY A.Collegiate Associate ProfessorBusiness and ManagementBA, MBA, Monterey Institute of International Studies

SKOOG, KIM R.Adjunct ProfessorPhilosophyBA, University of MinnesotaMA, University of WashingtonPhD, University of Hawaii

SMALL, LAIRDAdjunct InstructorHistory/Government and PoliticsBS, Southern Utah UniversityMA, California State University, Dominguez Hills

SMITH, ALAN R.Adjunct Assistant ProfessorSociologyBS, Boise State UniversityMS, Utah State University

SMITH, CARDALE O.Collegiate Assistant ProfessorGovernment and Politics/HistoryBS, MA, Eastern New Mexico University

SOLLER, JAMESAdjunct InstructorGovernment and PoliticsBA, MA University of Nevada, Las Vegas

STANFORD, AMANDAEnglishBA, University of North TexasMSc, University of Edinburgh

STEEL, GARY M.Collegiate Assistant ProfessorEnglishBSS, Victoria UniversityMAL, Northern Territory University

STILLER, GENNYAdjunct InstructorBiologyBSN, Florida State UniversityMSN, University of Florida

STONE, SHERRIL M.Collegiate Associate ProfessorPsychologyBBA, MA, University of Central OklahomaMS, PhD, Oklahoma State University

STRAIGHT, KARENAdjunct InstructorSociologyBA, University of OregonMA, PhD, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

SWAN, SUSANCollegiate ProfessorEnglish/Speech CommunicationAB, Duke UniversityMA, PhD, Ohio State University

SWINK, LARRY H.Adjunct InstructorCriminal JusticeBA, MA, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

TAMURA, SHIRLEYAdjunct Associate ProfessorBiology/NutritionBS, MS, University of California, BerkeleyPhD, Harvard University

TANABE, NORIKOAdjunct InstructorJapanese LanguageBA, University of the Sacred Heart

TANNEY, RICK W.Collegiate Associate ProfessorComputer Studies/PhilosophyBS, University of MarylandMS, Boston UniversityM.Div, Ashland UniversityMA, University of Texas, Austin

TAYLOR, BRENDAAdjunct InstructorEnglishBA, Saint Leo UniversityMS, Old Dominion University

TEDESCO, ELEANOR H.Adjunct ProfessorBusiness and Management/Computer StudiesBS, Cedar Crest CollegeEdM, Boston UniversityEdD, Michigan State University

THERIANOS, SPYRIDON E.Adjunct ProfessorMathematicsBA, University of California, BerkeleyMA, PhD, University of California, Santa Barbara

THOMAS, SEANAdjunct InstructorStatisticsBA, MA, Ball State UniversityMPA, Georgia State University

THOMPSON, THOMAS J.Collegiate Associate ProfessorAsian Studies/Government and Politics/HistoryBA, Trinity UniversityMA, University of Washington

THURBER, DIANE I.Adjunct FacultyEnglishBS, Ohio State UniversityMA, University of Guam

TIEMANN, ERNEST F.Adjunct Associate ProfessorBusiness and Management/English/Speech Com-municationBS, Concordia UniversityMA, New York UniversityMBA, Southern Illinois University

TISHER, MICHAEL A.Collegiate Assistant ProfessorMathematicsBS, MS, McNeese State UniversityMS, Louisiana State University

TOLEFREE, TYSHAAdjunct InstructorBusiness ManagementBA, St. Leo UniversityMBA, Troy State University


FacUltyTOMA, MIEKOAdjunct InstructorJapanese LanguageBA, University of Maryland University College

TURNER, JANICE S.Collegiate ProfessorAnthropology/Asian StudiesBA, MA, California State University, San FranciscoPhD, University of Paris, Sorbonne

VECHBANYONGRATANA, JESSICAAdjunct InstructorEconomicsBA, Whitman CollegeMA, PhD, University of Colorado

VORHEES, DUANE L.Collegiate ProfessorEnglish/HistoryBS, MA, PhD, Bowling Green State University

WAGONER, TIMOTHY P.Adjunct ProfessorPhilosophyBA, Seattle Pacific UniversityMA, Chapman CollegeMDiv, Southern SeminaryPhD, Baylor University

WAHL, THOMAS R.Adjunct InstructorEnglish/Speech CommunicationBA, BS, Seattle UniversityMA, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

WAHLSTRÖM, TOMI L.Adjunct Associate ProfessorBusiness and Management/PsychologyBA, MA, Hawaii Pacific UniversityDM, Colorado Technical University

WALKER, ROBERT A.Collegiate Associate ProfessorBusiness Management/AccountingBA, Goddard CollegeJD, Vermont Law SchoolLLM, Taxation Boston University Law School

WANG, HONGYANAdjunct Assistant ProfessorComputer StudiesBS, Peking UniversityPhD, Duke University

WARREN, ELIZA E.Adjunct Associate ProfessorEnglishBA, MFA, University of Memphis

WEINSTOCK, SARA R.Adjunct Associate ProfessorSpeech Communication/TheaterBA, University of Central OklahomaMFA, University of California, San Diego

WHEALY, MERVIN B.Collegiate ProfessorHistory/Government and PoliticsBA, MA, Fresno State CollegeMDiv, Southeastern Baptist SeminaryMA, Wake Forest UniversityPhD, University of California, Santa Barbara

WHITE, JANAAdjunct InstructorArtBA, Dallas Baptist UniversityMFA, University of Texas, Dallas

WHITE, DAVID L.Collegiate ProfessorGeologyBS, MA, Indiana State UniversityPhD, Miami University

WHITECOTTON, JUDITH A.Adjunct Associate ProfessorComputer StudiesBS, Louisiana CollegeMPA, University of Oklahoma

WIGGINS, DANA C.Adjunct Assistant ProfessorHistoryBA, MEd, Augusta State University

WILLIAMS, ANITA N.Adjunct Assistant ProfessorBusiness and ManagementBA, MBA, Southeastern Louisiana UniversityPhD, University of Southern Mississippi

WILLIAMS, KEVINCollegiate Assistant ProfessorBusiness and ManagementBA, MIBS, University of South CarolinaJD, Howard University

WILLS, DAVID F.Collegiate Associate ProfessorComputer StudiesBS, University of MassachusettsMS, New Mexico State University

WILSON, CHRISTINE A.Adjunct Associate ProfessorBiologyBSc, MSc, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

WISSEL, JAMES J.Collegiate Associate ProfessorBusiness and Management/Computer StudiesBA, BS, University of Maryland University CollegeMBA, University of Pittsburgh

WODARZ, PETER J.Collegiate Assistant ProfessorEnglishBA, Augsburg CollegeMA, American University

WON, ANDREWCollegiate Associate ProfessorMathematicsBS, George Washington UniversityMS, Johns Hopkins University

WOODSON, ANGELINEAdjunct Assistant ProfessorPsychologyBS North Carolina State UniversityMS East Carolina State University

WYATT, JAMES L.Collegiate ProfessorEnglishBA, MA, Northeast Louisiana UniversityPhD, University of Kentucky

YAGAMI-REDMAN, KATHLEEN A.Collegiate Associate ProfessorBusiness and ManagementBA California State University, Los AngelesMBA California Lutheran University

YAMADA, ATSUKOCollegiate Associate ProfessorJapanese LanguageBA, University of Maryland University CollegeMA, Sophia (Jochi) University

YAMAMIYA, YUKOAdjunct Assistant ProfessorPsychologyBA, University of Hawaii, ManoaMS, Old Dominion UniversityPhD, University of South Florida

YAMASAKI, YUICHIAdjunct InstructorJapanese LanguageBA, Aoyama Gakuin UniversityMA, California State University, San Francisco

YOO, SEHWAN P.Adjunct InstructorMathematics/PhysicsBS, University of ArizonaBS, Myongji UniversityPhD, University of Kansas

YOON, ANTONIA H.Collegiate Assistant ProfessorMathematicsBS, MAT, University of Florida

YOON, YOU-SOOKAdjunct InstructorKorean LanguageBA, Sungkyunkwan UniversityMA, State University of New York, Albany

YOU, PAMELA A.Adjunct Assistant ProfessorBusiness and ManagementBA, Loyola CollegeMBA, City University, London

YUN, TOK-KYUNAdjunct Assistant ProfessorKorean LanguageBA, Konkuk UniversityMBA, Sung Kyun Kwan University

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appendicesstatements on policies and procedUres

appendix a

responsibilities of the student and responsibilities of UmUc

academic integrity

Integrity in teaching and learning is a fundamental principle of a university. UMUC believes that all members of the university community share the responsibility for academic integrity, as expressed in the University System of Maryland policy “Fac-ulty, Student, and Institutional Rights and Responsibilities for Academic Integrity.” Details are available from the Office of the Associate Dean for UMUC Asia.

At UMUC, faculty members are expected to establish class-room environments conducive to the maintenance of academic integrity by promptly giving students a complete syllabus describing the course and its requirements, grading submit-ted work promptly and adequately, and arranging appropriate testing conditions, including having faculty members monitor examinations given in class.

Students at UMUC are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that will contribute to the maintenance of academic integrity. Failure to maintain academic integrity (academic dishonesty) may result in disciplinary action.

code of civility

To promote a positive, collegial atmosphere among students, faculty, and staff, UMUC has developed the following Code of Civility:

Respect

Treat all students, faculty, and staff with respect and in a pro-fessional and courteous manner at all times and in all com-munications, whether in person or in written communication (including e-mail).

Kindness

Refrain from using profanities, insults, or other disparaging remarks.

Truth

Endeavor to cite only the truth and not knowingly misrepre-sent, mischaracterize, or misquote information received from others.

Responsibility

Take responsibility for one’s own actions instead of blaming others.

Cooperation

Work together with other students, faculty, and staff in a spirit of cooperation toward the common goals of seeking and pro-viding quality education.

Privacy

Strive to uphold the right to privacy and not talk about others.

responsibilities of UmUc

UMUC considers the following goals in designing and review-ing the courses it offers. These goals are also considered in evaluating the acceptability of courses presented for transfer of credit from other institutions.

1. Presentation of material should conform to representations in official publications, announcements, and advertise-ments, or descriptions furnished to students before a course begins.

2. Students should be able to have regular contact with mem-bers of the faculty.

3. Students should be able to participate in the process of learning.

4. Students should have opportunities to interact with one another.

5. Students are entitled to have their work evaluated on an individual basis by faculty members.

procedures for review of alleged arbitrary and capricious grading

UmUc policy 130.80

I. Introduction In accordance with Board of Regents III - 1.20 Policy

for Review of Alleged Arbitrary and Capricious Grading, approved January 11, 1990, UMUC has developed procedures to provide a means for a student to seek review of final course grades alleged to be arbitrary or capricious. These Procedures will not be used to review the intellectual judgment of a faculty member or to require another faculty member to re-grade or re-examine a student’s work. In every case of alleged arbitrary and capricious grading, the burden of proof rests with the student.

II. DefinitionsA. “Arbitrary and capricious grading” is defined as:

1. A final course grade assigned on some basis other

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2. A final course grade assigned by resorting to unreasonable standards different from those that were applied to other students in that course; or

3. A final course grade assigned by a substantial, unreasonable, or unannounced departure from the faculty member’s previously articulated grading standards.

B. The “Appeal Administrator” for undergraduate courses originating in Adelphi is the Dean, School of Undergraduate Studies, and Vice Provost, Academic Affairs; for graduate courses originating in Adelphi is the Dean, Graduate Programs, and Vice Provost, Academic Affairs; for courses originating from UMUC-Europe or UMUC-Asia is the respective Associate Dean, Academic Affairs.

III. Student ProceduresA. If the student believes his/her final course grade is

arbitrary and capricious as defined in section II.A., the student must first request a conference with the faculty member within 30 days from the date the grade was posted to discuss how the grade was calculated.

B. If a satisfactory resolution is not reached and the student wishes to continue the process, the student must file a written request to know how the final grade was calculated with the appeal administrator within 60 days from the date the grade was posted.

C. The appeal administrator or designee(s) will direct the appropriate departmental chairperson, academic director, or area director to review how the final grade was determined and to provide a written explanation within 30 days of the receipt of the written request. The appeal administrator shall be copied on the departmental response.

D. If after receiving the response the student still believes that the final grade is arbitrary and capricious, or if after the 30-day period the student has not received a response, the student may file a written appeal of the final grade with the appeal administrator within 45 days after filing the written request. The appeal must be confined to information relevant to the allegation(s) and be accompanied by supporting documentation. The faculty member will be notified of the filing of the appeal.

E. Within 30 days of receipt of the student’s appeal, the appeal administrator or designee(s) will conduct a preliminary administrative inquiry. The appeal administrator or designee(s) may communicate with the student and faculty member and give them the opportunity to present any relevant evidence. Upon request, the student may see the information submitted by the faculty member relating to how the grade was calculated. However, the student will not have the right to see any information that violates the privacy rights of other students. The appeal administrator will dismiss the appeal if:1. The student has failed to comply with procedure;

2. The student made allegations that, even if true, do not constitute arbitrary and capricious grading as defined; or

3. There is no evidence of arbitrary and capricious grading based upon the inquiry conducted by the appeal administrator or designee(s).

F. Dismissal of the appeal for any of the reasons listed above constitutes the final UMUC action on the appeal and is not itself appealable. The student and faculty member will be notified of the appeal administrator’s decision in writing within 40 days of the receipt of the student’s appeal.

G. If the appeal is not dismissed or the student has not received a response within 40 days of the receipt of the student’s appeal, the appeal administrator will appoint a three-member ad hoc Arbitrary and Capricious Grade Appeal Committee (known as “Appeal Committee”). The Appeal Committee may be advised by legal counsel during this process. The appeal administrator or designee(s) will instruct this Appeal Committee to review the materials obtained during the inquiry conducted by the appeal administrator or designee(s).

H. The Appeal Committee will conduct an investigation, which may include a fact-finding meeting, to obtain additional information. The appeal administrator or designee(s) will communicate with the student and faculty member and give them the opportunity to present any relevant evidence.

I. If a fact-finding conference is held, the student and the faculty member will be entitled to participate. If the student is unable to participate, the student may submit questions in writing for the faculty member regarding how the grade was determined and the grading process. The student and faculty member may be accompanied by a representative, who may be an attorney, at the student’s or faculty’s own expense. Representatives may advise during the course of a fact-finding conference, but shall not personally participate. Parties who wish to be accompanied by an attorney must inform the appeal administrator in writing at least 5 calendar days before the scheduled date of the proceeding. Representatives may not appear in lieu of persons accused.

J. After the investigation is complete, the Appeal Committee will deliberate and render a recommendation to the appeal administrator. If the Appeal Committee finds the allegation of arbitrary and capricious grading to be supported by clear and convincing evidence, the Appeal Committee will recommend an appropriate remedy to the appeal administrator. The appeal administrator will review the recommendations and render a decision. Appropriate remedies include:1. directing the faculty member to grade the student’s

work anew;2. directing, if the student agrees to the action and the

student has been made aware of the implications, that the course registration status be changed such

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appendicesthat the grade does not affect the student’s grade point average;

3. directing the cancellation of the student’s registration in the course with full tuition refund if no reasonable alternative is available; or

4. directing that other action be taken.K. If the appeal administrator determines that arbitrary

and capricious grading has not taken place, the student’s appeal will be dismissed. This constitutes the final UMUC action and is not itself appealable.

L. Within 75 days of the student’s appeal, the appeal administrator or designee will notify the student and faculty member of the decision in writing. A copy of the final decision will be filed in the student’s academic records and in the faculty member’s portfolio.

academic dishonesty and plagiarism

UmUc policy 150.25

I. Introduction This Policy describes academic integrity and the procedures for handling academic dishonesty and plagiarism at UMUC.

II. Academic IntegrityA. In accordance with the Board of Regents Policy

III-1.00 Policy on Faculty, Student and Institutional Rights and Responsibility for Academic Integrity, approved on November 30, 1989, UMUC endeavors to foster academic integrity throughout the academic community.

B. UMUC identifies academic integrity as the commitment to certain core values: truth, honesty, fairness, respect, and responsibility.1. Honesty and truthfulness: Express the truth,

without deception, duplicity, cheating, and fraud. Be forthright in our interactions with each other, and making all reasonable efforts to fulfill our commitments.

2. Fairness: Treat students, faculty and staff according to UMUC standards and policies, administered in an impartial manner.

3. Respect: Foster an environment that enables honest and open communication, free from harassment and intimidation, where alternative points of view are treated with consideration, and the diversity of our academic community is appreciated, and where the work of others is acknowledged through the proper identification of sources.

4. Responsibility: All members of the university community are held accountable for their work and actions. Academically dishonest behavior is not tolerated and is viewed as a breach of community ethical standards.

C. Online resources to educate faculty, students and staff regarding academic integrity standards are located at the Center for Intellectual Property’s Virtual Academic

Integrity Laboratory-VAIL (www.umuc.edu/cip/vail/), Information and Library Services (www.umuc.edu/library/library.html) and the Effective Writing Center (www.umuc.edu/writingcenter/).

III. Academic Dishonesty and PlagiarismA. Academic dishonesty is the failure to maintain academic

integrity. UMUC defines acts of academic dishonesty (see section IV); ensures procedures for due process for students accused or suspected of acts of academic dishonesty on work performed within a course (see section V); and imposes appropriate sanctions on students found to be guilty of acts of academic dishonesty (see section VII) in this Policy.

B. All charges of academic dishonesty will be brought in accordance with this Policy. UMUC expects all members of the university community—students, faculty, and staff—to share the responsibility and authority to report known acts of academic dishonesty. In every case of alleged academic dishonesty, the burden of proof rests with the UMUC faculty member or administrator to clearly demonstrate that the student committed an act of academic dishonesty.

C. Students can avoid unintentional plagiarism by carefully following accepted scholarly practices. Notes taken for papers and research projects should accurately record sources of material to be cited, appropriately quoted, paraphrased or summarized, and papers and research projects should acknowledge these sources in the appropriate places in the text of the paper as well as in a reference list at the end of the paper, in accordance with accepted citation practices.

D. Faculty may determine if the resubmission of coursework from previous classes (whether or not taken at UMUC), partially or in its entirety, is acceptable or unacceptable when assigning a grade on that piece of coursework. Faculty must provide this information in their written syllabi including a sanction if the resubmission of coursework is deemed to be unacceptable. If the resubmission of coursework is deemed to be unacceptable, a charge may not be brought under this Policy and will be handled as indicated in the written syllabus.

E. Allegations of misconduct in scholarly work performed by faculty and staff, and students (for work performed outside of coursework), shall be processed under Policy 150.50 – Misconduct in Scholarly Work.

F. The unit director or designee(s) is the point of contact for questions concerning this Policy. See also section IV.E.

IV. DefinitionsA. See Section II for Academic Integrity.B. Academic dishonesty includes but is not limited to:

1. Plagiarism – the intentional or unintentional presentation of another person’s idea or product as one’s own. Plagiarism includes but is not limited to the following: copying verbatim all or part of another’s written work; using phrases, charts, figures,


appendicesillustrations, or mathematical or scientific solutions without citing the source; paraphrasing ideas, conclusions or research without citing the source in the text and in reference lists; or using all or part of a literary plot, poem, film, musical score or other artistic product without attributing the work to its creator.

2. Cheating – the use or attempt to use unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise.

3. Fabrication – the falsification or invention of any information or citation in an academic exercise.

4. Offering bribery for grades, transcripts, or diplomas;5. Obtaining or giving aid on an examination;6. Presenting another’s work as one’s own or doing

work for another student;7. Having unauthorized prior knowledge of an

examination; and8. Using a proxy during an examination.

C. A conference is a communication between two or more individuals by telephone, in writing (including but not limited to e-mail, fax, or posted letter), through videoconferencing, net-meeting, or in person.

D. “Administrators” for undergraduate courses originating at UMUC Stateside are the Director of Prior Learning, and the Assistant Dean and/or the Academic Director for the faculty member’s academic area. Administrators for graduate courses originating at UMUC Stateside are the Chair and/or Program Director for the faculty member’s academic area. The administrator for courses originating in UMUC Europe or UMUC Asia is the Area Director for the faculty member’s location.

E. The “unit director” for undergraduate courses originating at UMUC Stateside is the Dean and Vice Provost or Associate Dean, School of Undergraduate Studies. The unit director for graduate courses originating at UMUC Stateside is the Dean and Vice Provost or Associate Dean, Graduate School of Management and Technology. The unit director for courses originating in UMUC Europe or UMUC Asia is the respective Director or Associate Dean.

V. Procedures for Handling Charges of Alleged Academic Dishonesty

A. Reports of Suspected Academic Dishonesty If a student or UMUC employee (administrative employee, faculty or staff ) suspects a student has committed academic dishonesty, the alleged violation should immediately be reported to the faculty member teaching the course or to an administrator.

B. Informing the Student of the Charge1. Within 7 calendar days after a faculty member or

administrator suspects or is informed that a student in the faculty member’s course allegedly committed academic dishonesty, the faculty member or administrator shall notify the student of the charge.

2. Once notified of the charge, the student shall not withdraw from the course or change the status

of the course to audit. A grade of G is assigned administratively until the Procedures for Handling Academic Dishonesty are completed.

3. In the notification, the faculty member or administrator shall provide the student with an opportunity to respond to the charge within 7 calendar days of the notification.a. If the student responds within 7 calendar

days and the faculty member or administrator determines that an act of academic dishonesty was not committed, a decision will immediately be rendered in favor of the student.

b. If the student does not respond within 7 calendar days or the faculty member or administrator continues to believe that an act of academic dishonesty was committed, the faculty member or administrator will notify the applicable unit director or designee of the charge within 14 calendar days and provide supporting documentation.

C. Handling of the Charge by the Unit Director or Designee1. Once the faculty member or administrator informs

the unit director or designee of the charge, the unit director or designee will consult UMUC’s central records maintained in the Office of the Provost and Chief Academic Officer (or “Provost”) to determine whether there is a previous record of academic dishonesty.

2. Within 10 calendar days of the notification, the unit director or designee will inform the student, in writing, of the charge and the unit director’s proposed sanction. Potential sanctions are listed in Section VII of this Policy.

3. In the unit director’s letter, the student shall be given the opportunity to contact the unit director or designee to request a conference within 20 calendar days of the date of the letter. The purpose of the conference is for the student to present relevant evidence that he/she did not violate the Policy.a. If the student requests a conference within this

20 calendar day time period, the unit director or designee and the student will have a conference within 14 calendar days of the student’s request.i. During the conference, the student will

have the opportunity to present any relevant evidence and answer questions posed by the unit director or designee. Upon request, the student may see the information submitted against him or her relating to the allegation. However, the student will not have the right to see any information that violates the privacy rights of other students. The student may be accompanied by a representative, at his or her own expense, who shall not personally participate.

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appendicesconference, the unit director will render a decision and issue a sanction, if appropriate. The unit director or designee will send the written decision to the student and faculty member and administrator within 5 calendar days after the decision is rendered. Copies of this written decision will be kept in the central records file in the Office of the Provost.

b. If the student does not contact the unit director or designee within 20 calendar days, the proposed sanction indicated in Section V.C.2 will be imposed. Copies of the letter sent in Section V.C.2 will be kept in the central records file in the Office of the Provost.

VI. Appeal ProcessA. If the student believes that the process and procedures

outlined in this Policy were not followed, the student may appeal the unit director’s determination and/or sanction to the Provost within 30 calendar days of the date of the unit director’s written decision. The faculty member, administrator, and the unit director will be notified of the filing of the appeal.

B. Upon receipt of the appeal, the Provost or designee(s) may review documentation and communicate with the student, faculty member, administrator, and unit director to determine whether the process and procedures were followed. The Provost may render one of the following decisions:1. If the Provost finds evidence of violation of the

process and procedures of this Policy, the Provost will direct the unit director to review the case anew from the point at which the violation occurred.

2. If the Provost finds no evidence of violation of the process and procedures this Policy, the Provost will uphold the decision and/or sanction of the unit director.

C. The student, faculty member, administrator, and the unit director will be informed in writing of the Provost’s ruling within 40 calendar days of receipt of the student’s appeal. If the Provost upholds the decision and sanction of the unit director, a copy of the letter will be filed in the central records in the Office of the Provost. This constitutes the final UMUC decision and is not itself appealable.

VII. Disciplinary Action in Cases of Academic DishonestyA. Throughout the process and procedures outlined in this

Policy, the following is a list of the sanctions that may be imposed:1. A requirement to complete appropriate remedial

work, selected by the unit director, including but not limited to additional undergraduate or graduate writing courses, online tutorials, and other options, before continuing on in a degree or certificate program.

2. A reduction in the grade on the work in question.3. A zero or a grade of F on the work in question.4. A grade of F in the course and/or denial of portfolio

credit.5. Suspension for Academic Dishonesty with a letter

in the student’s file (on the recommendation of the unit director and with the approval of the Provost).

6. Expulsion for Academic Dishonesty (on the recommendation of the unit director and with the approval of the Provost).

B. Students who receive a sanction that prohibits them from registering at UMUC (Suspension, or Expulsion) may not subsequently transfer to UMUC credits earned elsewhere during the time in which they were prohibited from registering.

C. Students expelled or suspended for reasons of academic dishonesty by any institution in the University System of Maryland shall not be admissible to any other System institution if expelled, or during any period of suspension.

VIII. Disciplinary Files and RecordsA. An imposition of the sanctions above will result in

the development of a student’s disciplinary file, which shall be nullified if the student is found innocent of the charges. The records of students found guilty of any of the charges against them will be retained as permanent disciplinary records.

B. Disciplinary records may be expunged from the student’s disciplinary file by the Provost or designee for good cause, upon written petition of the student accused, three years from the date of the final written decision or three years following degree completion. Disciplinary records shall not be expunged without unusual and compelling justification. Factors to be considered in review of such petitions shall include:1. The present demeanor of the person accused.2. The conduct of the person accused subsequent to

the violation.3. The nature of the violation and the severity of any

damage, injury, or harm resulting from it.C. The Provost will respond, in writing, within 28 calendar

days of the receipt of the petition. If the Provost denies the petition, copies of this letter will be kept in the central records file in the Office of the Provost and Chief Academic Officer. Denials of petitions to expunge disciplinary records shall be appealable to the President or designee.

D. The President or designee shall review the original petition and the factors outlined in Section VIII.B.1.-VIII.B.3. The President will respond, in writing, within 28 calendar days of the receipt of the appeal to the petition. If the President denies the appeal, copies of this letter will be kept in the central records file in the Office of the Provost and Chief Academic Officer.

E. The decision of the President is final and is not appealable.


appendicesappendix b

policies of the maryland higher education commission on general education and transfer from public institutions in maryland

(code of maryland regulations title 13b, subtitle 06, chapter 1-10)

I. Scope and Applicability This chapter applies only to public institutions of higher

education.

II. DefinitionsA. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings

indicated.B. Terms Defined

1. “AA degree” means the Associate of Arts degree.2. “AAS degree” means the Associate of Applied

Sciences degree.3. “Arts” means courses that examine aesthetics and the

development of the aesthetic form and explore the relationship between theory and practice. Courses in this area may include fine arts, performing and studio arts, appreciation of the arts, and history of the arts.

4. “AS degree” means the Associate of Sciences degree.5. “Biological and physical sciences” means courses that

examine living systems and the physical universe. They introduce students to the variety of methods used to collect, interpret, and apply scientific data, and to an understanding of the relationship between scientific theory and application.

6. “English composition courses” means courses that provide students with communication knowledge and skills appropriate to various writing situations, including intellectual inquiry and academic research.

7. “General education” means the foundation of the higher education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students.

8. “General education program” means a program that is designed toa. Introduce undergraduates to the fundamental

knowledge, skills, and values that are essential to the study of academic disciplines;

b. Encourage the pursuit of lifelong learning; andc. Foster the development of educated members of

the community and the world.9. “Humanities” means courses that examine the values

and cultural heritage that establish the framework for inquiry into the meaning of life. Courses in the humanities may include the language, history, literature, and philosophy of Western and other cultures.

10. “Mathematics” means courses that provide students with numerical, analytical, statistical, and problem-

solving skills.11. “Native student” means a student whose initial

college enrollment was at a given institution of higher education and who has not transferred to another institution of higher education since that initial enrollment.

12. “Parallel program” means the program of study or courses at one institution of higher education that has objectives comparable to those at another higher education institution, for example, a transfer program in psychology in a community college is definable as a program parallel to a baccalaureate psychology program at a four-year institution of higher education.

13. “Receiving institution” means the institution of higher education at which a transfer student currently desires to enroll.

14. “Recommended transfer program” means a planned program of courses, both general education and courses in the major, taken at a community college, that is applicable to a baccalaureate program at a receiving institution-and ordinarily the first two years of the baccalaureate degree.

15. “Sending institution” means the institution of higher education of most recent previous enrollment by a transfer student at which transferable academic credit was earned.

16. “Social and behavioral sciences” means courses that examine the psychology of individuals and the ways in which individuals, groups, or segments of society behave, function, and influence one another. The courses include, but are not limited to, subjects that focus ona. History and cultural diversity;b. Concepts of groups, work, and political systems;c. Applications of qualitative and quantitative data

to social issues; andd. Interdependence of individuals, society, and the

physical environment.17. “Transfer student” means a student entering an

institution for the first time, having successfully completed a minimum of 12 semester hours at another institution that are applicable for credit at the institution the student is entering.

III. Admission of Transfer Students to Public InstitutionsA. Admission to Institutions

1. A student attending a public institution who has completed an AA, AAS, or AS degree, or who has completed 56 or more semester hours of credit, shall not be denied direct transfer to another public institution if the student attained a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent in parallel courses, except as provided in subsection A.4 below.

2. A student attending a public institution who has not completed an AA, AAS, or AS degree, or who has completed fewer than 56 semester hours of credit,

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appendicesshall be eligible to transfer to a public institution regardless of the number of credits earned if the studenta. Satisfied the admission criteria of that receiving

public institution as a high school senior; andb. Attained at least a cumulative grade-point

average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent in parallel courses.

3. A student attending a public institution who did not satisfy the admission criteria of a receiving public institution as a high school senior, but who has earned sufficient credits at a public institution to be classified by the receiving public institution as a sophomore, shall meet the stated admission criteria developed and published by the receiving public institution for transfer.

4. If the number of students seeking admission exceeds the number that can be accommodated at a receiving public institution, admission decisions shall bea. Based on criteria developed and published by the

receiving public institution; andb. Made to provide fair and equal treatment for

native and transfer students.B. Admission to Programs

1. A receiving public institution may require higher performance standards for admission to some programs if the standards and criteria for admission to the programa. Are developed and published by the receiving

public institution; andb. Maintain fair and equal treatment for native and

transfer students.2. If the number of students seeking admission

exceeds the number that can be accommodated in a particular professional or specialized program, admission decisions shall bea. Based on criteria developed and published by the

receiving public institution; andb. Made to provide fair and equal treatment for

native and transfer students.3. Courses taken at a public institution as part of a

recommended transfer program leading toward a baccalaureate degree shall be applicable to related programs at a receiving public institution granting the baccalaureate degree.

C. Receiving Institution Program Responsibility1. The faculty of a receiving public institution shall be

responsible for development and determination of the program requirements in major fields of study for a baccalaureate degree, including courses in the major field of study taken in the lower division.

2. A receiving public institution may set program requirements in major fields of study that simultaneously fulfill general education requirements.

3. A receiving public institution, in developing lower-

division coursework, shall exchange information with other public institutions to facilitate the transfer of credits into its programs.

IV. General Education Requirements for Public InstitutionsA. While public institutions have the autonomy to design

their general education program to meet their unique needs and mission, that program shall conform to the definitions and common standards in this chapter. A public institution shall satisfy the general education requirement by1. Requiring each program leading to the AA or AS

degree to include no fewer than 30 and no more than 36 semester hours, and each baccalaureate degree program to include no fewer than 40 and no more than 46 semester hours of required core courses, with the core requiring, at a minimum, coursework in each of the following five areas:a. Arts and humanities,b. Social and behavioral sciences,c. Biological and physical sciences,d. Mathematics, ande. English composition or

2. Conforming with COMAR 13B.02.02.16D (2)(b)-(c).

B. Each core course used to satisfy the distribution requirements of Section A.1 of this regulation shall carry at least 3 semester hours.

C. General education programs of public institutions shall require at least1. One course in each of two disciplines in arts and

humanities;2. One course in each of two disciplines in social and

behavioral sciences;3. Two science courses, at least one of which shall be a

laboratory course;4. One course in mathematics at or above the level of

college algebra; and5. One course in English composition.

D. Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues1. In addition to the five required areas in Section A of

this regulation, a public institution may include up to 8 semester hours in a sixth category that addresses emerging issues that institutions have identified as essential to a full program of general education for their students. These courses maya. Be integrated into other general education

courses or be presented as separate courses; andb. Include courses that:

i Provide an interdisciplinary examination of issues across the five areas; or

ii Address other categories of knowledge, skills, and values that lie outside of the five areas.

2. Public institutions may not include the courses in this section in a general education program unless they provide academic content and rigor equivalent to the areas in Section A.1 of this regulation.


appendicesE. General education programs leading to the AAS degree

shall include at least 20 semester hours from the same course list designated by the sending institution for the AA and AS degrees. The AAS degree shall include at least one 3-semester-hour course from each of the five areas listed in Section A.1 of this regulation.

F. A course in a discipline listed in more than one of the areas of general education may be applied only to one area of general education.

G. A public institution may allow a speech communication or foreign language course to be part of the arts and humanities category.

H. Composition and literature courses may be placed in the arts and humanities area if literature is included as part of the content of the course.

I. Public institutions may not include physical education skills courses as part of the general education requirements.

J. General education courses shall reflect current scholarship in the discipline and provide reference to theoretical frameworks and methods of inquiry appropriate to academic disciplines.

K. Courses that are theoretical may include applications, but all applications courses shall include theoretical components if they are to be included as meeting general education requirements.

L. Public institutions may incorporate knowledge and skills involving the use of quantitative data, effective writing, information retrieval, and information literacy when possible in the general education program.

M. Notwithstanding Section A.1 of this regulation, a public four-year institution may require 48 semester hours of required core courses if courses upon which the institution’s curriculum is based carry 4 semester hours.

N. Public institutions shall develop systems to ensure that courses approved for inclusion on the list of general education courses are designed and assessed to comply with the requirements of this chapter.

V. Transfer of General Education CreditA. A student transferring to one public institution from

another public institution shall receive general education credit for work completed at the student’s sending institution as provided by this chapter.

B. A completed general education program shall transfer without further review or approval by the receiving institution and without the need for a course-by-course match.

C. Courses that are defined as general education by one institution shall transfer as general education even if the receiving institution does not have that specific course or has not designated that course as general education.

D. The receiving institution shall give lower-division general education credits to a transferring student who has taken any part of the lower-division general education credits described in regulation IV of this chapter at a public institution for any general education courses successfully completed at the sending

institution.E. Except as provided in regulation IV.M of this chapter, a

receiving institution may not require a transfer student who has completed the requisite number of general education credits at any public college or university to take, as a condition of graduation, more than 10-16 additional semester hours of general education and specific courses required of all students at the receiving institution, with the total number not to exceed 46 semester hours. This provision does not relieve students of the obligation to complete specific academic program requirements or course prerequisites required by a receiving institution.

F. A sending institution shall designate on or with the student transcript those courses that have met its general education requirements, as well as indicate whether the student has completed the general education program.

G. AAS Degrees1. While there may be variance in the numbers of

hours of general education required for AA, AS, and AAS degrees at a given institution, the courses identified as meeting general education requirements for all degrees shall come from the same general education course list and exclude technical or career courses.

2. An AAS student who transfers into a receiving institution with fewer than the total number of general education credits designated by the receiving institution shall complete the difference in credits according to the distribution as designated by the receiving institution. Except as provided in regulation IV.M of this chapter, the total general education credits for baccalaureate-degree-granting public receiving institutions may not exceed 46 semester hours.

H. Student Responsibilities A student is held

1. Accountable for the loss of credits thata. Result from changes in the student’s selection of

the major program of study,b. Were earned for remedial coursework, orc. Exceed the total course credits accepted in

transfer as allowed by this chapter.2. Responsible for meeting all requirements of the

academic program of the receiving institution.

VI. Transfer of Nongeneral Education Program CreditA. Transfer to Another Public Institution

1. Credit earned at any public institution in the state is transferable to any other public institution if thea. Credit is from a college- or university-parallel

course or program,b. Grades in the block of courses transferred

average 2.0 or higher, andc. Acceptance of the credit is consistent with the

policies of the receiving institution governing native students following the same program.

2. If a native student’s “D” grade in a specific course

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B. Credit earned in or transferred from a community college is limited to1. One-half the baccalaureate degree program

requirement but no more than 70 semester hours, and

2. The first two years of the undergraduate education experience.

C. Nontraditional Credit1. The assignment of credit for AP, CLEP, or other

nationally recognized standardized examination scores presented by transfer students is determined according to the same standards that apply to native students in the receiving institution, and the assignment shall be consistent with the state minimum requirements.

2. Transfer of credit from the following areas shall be consistent with COMAR 13B.02.02. and shall be evaluated by the receiving institution on a course-by-course basis:a. Technical courses from career programs,b. Course credit awarded through articulation

agreements with other segments or agencies,c. Credit awarded for clinical practice or

cooperative education experiences, andd. Credit awarded for life and work experiences.

3. The basis for the awarding of the credit shall be indicated on the student’s transcript by the receiving institution.

4. The receiving institution shall inform a transfer student of the procedures for validation of coursework for which there is no clear equivalency. Examples of validation procedures include ACE recommendations, portfolio assessment, credit through challenge examinations, and satisfactory completion of the next course in sequence in the academic area.

5. The receiving baccalaureate-degree-granting institution shall use validation procedures when a transferring student successfully completes a course at the lower-division level that the receiving institution offers at the upper-division level. The validated credits earned for the course shall be substituted for the upper-division course.

D. Program Articulation1. Recommended transfer programs shall be developed

through consultation between the sending and receiving institutions. A recommended transfer program represents an agreement between the two institutions that allows students aspiring to the baccalaureate degree to plan their programs. These

programs constitute freshman/sophomore-level coursework to be taken at the community college in fulfillment of the receiving institution’s lower-division coursework requirement.

2. Recommended transfer programs in effect at the time that this regulation takes effect, which conform to this chapter, may be retained.

VII. Academic Success and General Well-Being of Transfer Students

A. Sending Institutions1. Community colleges shall encourage their students

to complete the associate’s degree or to complete 56 hours in a recommended transfer program that includes both general education courses and courses applicable toward the program at the receiving institution.

2. Community college students are encouraged to choose as early as possible the institution and program into which they expect to transfer.

3. The sending institution shalla. Provide to community college students

information about the specific transferability of courses at four-year colleges;

b. Transmit information about transfer students who are capable of honors work or independent study to the receiving institution; and

c. Promptly supply the receiving institution with all the required documents if the student has met all financial and other obligations of the sending institution for transfer.

B. Receiving Institutions1. Admission requirements and curriculum

prerequisites shall be stated explicitly in institutional publications.

2. A receiving institution shall admit transfer students from newly established public colleges that are functioning with the approval of the Maryland Higher Education Commission on the same basis as applicants from approved colleges.

3. A receiving institution shall evaluate the transcript of a degree-seeking transfer student as expeditiously as possible, and notify the student of the results no later than midsemester of the student’s first semester of enrollment at the receiving institution, if all official transcripts have been received at least 15 working days before midsemester. The receiving institution shall inform a student of the courses that are acceptable for transfer credit and the courses that are applicable to the student’s intended program of study.

4. A receiving institution shall give a transfer student the option of satisfying institutional graduation requirements that were in effect at the receiving institution at the time the student enrolled as a freshman at the sending institution. In the case of major requirements, a transfer student may satisfy the major requirements in effect at the time


appendiceswhen the student was identifiable as pursuing the recommended transfer program at the sending institution. These conditions are applicable to a student who has been continuously enrolled at the sending institution.

VIII. Programmatic CurrencyA. A receiving institution shall provide to the community

college current and accurate information on recommended transfer programs and the transferability status of courses. Community college students shall have access to this information.

B. Recommended transfer programs shall be developed with each community college whenever new baccalaureate programs are approved by the degree-granting institution.

C. When considering curricular changes, institutions shall notify each other of the proposed changes that might affect transfer students. An appropriate mechanism shall be created to ensure that both two-year and four-year public colleges provide input or comments to the institution proposing the change. Sufficient lead time shall be provided to effect the change with minimum disruption. Transfer students are not required to repeat equivalent coursework successfully completed at a community college.

IX. Transfer Mediation CommitteeA. There is a Transfer Mediation Committee, appointed

by the Secretary, which is representative of the public four-year colleges and universities and the community colleges.

B. Sending and receiving institutions that disagree on the transferability of general education courses as defined by this chapter shall submit their disagreements to the Transfer Mediation Committee. The Transfer Mediation Committee shall address general questions regarding existing or past courses only, not individual student cases, and shall also address questions raised by institutions about the acceptability of new general education courses. As appropriate, the committee shall consult with faculty on curricular issues.

C. The findings of the Transfer Mediation Committee are considered binding on both parties.

X. Appeal ProcessA. Notice of Denial of Transfer Credit by a Receiving

Institution1. Except as provided in Section A.2 of this regulation,

a receiving institution shall inform a transfer student in writing of the denial of transfer credit no later than midsemester of the transfer student’s first semester, if all official transcripts have been received at least 15 working days before midsemester.

2. If transcripts are submitted after 15 working days before midsemester of a student’s first semester, the receiving institution shall inform the student of credit denied within 20 working days of receipt of the official transcript.

3. A receiving institution shall include in the notice of denial of transfer credita. A statement of the student’s right to appeal, andb. A notification that the appeal process is available

in the institution’s catalog.4. The statement of the student’s right to appeal the

denial shall include notice of the time limitations in Section B of this regulation.

B. A student believing that the receiving institution has denied the student transfer credits in violation of this chapter may initiate an appeal by contacting the receiving institution’s transfer coordinator or other responsible official of the receiving institution within 20 working days of receiving notice of the denial of credit.

C. Response by Receiving Institution1. A receiving institution shall

a. Establish expeditious and simplified procedures governing the appeal of a denial of transfer of credit, and

b. Respond to a student’s appeal within 10 working days.

2. An institution may either grant or deny an appeal. The institution’s reasons for denying the appeal shall be consistent with this chapter and conveyed to the student in written form.

3. Unless a student appeals to the sending institution, the written decision in Section C.2 of this regulation constitutes the receiving institution’s final decision and is not subject to appeal.

D. Appeal to Sending Institution1. If a student has been denied transfer credit after

an appeal to the receiving institution, the student may request that the sending institution intercede on the student’s behalf by contacting the transfer coordinator of the sending institution.

2. A student shall make an appeal to the sending institution within 10 working days of having received the decision of the receiving institution.

E. Consultation Between Sending and Receiving Institutions1. Representatives of the two institutions shall have

15 working days to resolve the issues involved in an appeal.

2. As a result of a consultation in this section, the receiving institution may affirm, modify, or reverse its earlier decision.

3. The receiving institution shall inform a student in writing of the result of the consultation.

4. The decision arising out of a consultation constitutes the final decision of the receiving institution and is not subject to appeal.

XI. Periodic ReviewA. Report by Receiving Institution

1. A receiving institution shall report annually the progress of students who transfer from two-year and four-year institutions within the state to each community college and to the Secretary of the

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2. An annual report shall include ongoing reports on the subsequent academic success of enrolled transfer students, including graduation rates, by major subject areas.

3. A receiving institution shall include in the reports comparable information on the progress of native students.

B. Transfer Coordinator A public institution of higher education shall designate

a transfer coordinator, who serves as a resource person to transfer students at either the sending or receiving campus. The transfer coordinator is responsible for overseeing the application of the policies and procedures outlined in this chapter and interpreting transfer policies to the individual student and to the institution.

C. The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall establish a permanent Student Transfer Advisory Committee that meets regularly to review transfer issues and recommend policy changes as needed. The Student Transfer Advisory Committee shall address issues of interpretation and implementation of this chapter.

appendix c

statement on transferring Undergraduate college-level credits to UmUcUniversity of Maryland University College actively subscribes to the policy of the Maryland Higher Education Commission on the transfer of undergraduates within Maryland (found in Appendix B) and welcomes transfer students. UMUC is also a designated four-year Servicemembers Opportunity College (SOC); the SOC institutions have developed degree networks corresponding to Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine career specialties. UMUC grants transfer credit for courses graded C or higher if they are applicable to an Associate of Arts (AA), a Bachelor of Arts (BA), a Bachelor of Science (BS), or a Bachelor of Technical and Professional Studies (BTPS) degree.

Credit earned elsewhere during a period of disciplinary dis-missal or suspension may not be applied toward a degree from UMUC.

Students must submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended in order to receive a degree progress report, which includes transfer credit. (More informa-tion on credit evaluation is given in the chapter “Ways of Earn-ing Credit.”)

Maximum Number of Transfer Credits Accepted

UMUC accepts up to 90 semester hours (45 semester hours for the associate’s degree) of transfer credit from all sources com-

bined toward the bachelor’s degree. No more than 70 of the 90 semester hours may be accepted from two-year institutions.

Maximum Number of Credits Allowed for Innovative Learning

UMUC allows up to 60 semester hours of credit (one-half the total credit required for the bachelor’s degree) for innovative learning that is applicable to the student’s curriculum (subject to limitations as follows):

•Upto30semesterhoursofcreditforacombinationofportfolio assessment, course-challenge examinations, or military occupational specialties, i.e., MOS, NER, etc.

•Upto60semesterhoursofcreditforlearningevaluatedby means of standardized examinations such as the Advanced Placement examinations administered by the College Board, the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES examinations, or the Excelsior College Testing Program, if (1) there is no duplication of other academic credit and (2) the scores presented meet the standards of UMUC.

•Upto15semesterhoursofcooperativeeducationcredit.However, cooperative education credit does not count toward requirements for graded coursework within the academic major, minor, or certificate. Students seeking a second bachelor’s degree may receive up to 9 semester hours of cooperative education credit.

•Upto60semesterhoursofcreditforstudycompletedinmilitary service schools, based on the recommendations made by the American Council on Education (ACE) in its Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services.

•Upto60semesterhoursofcreditforprofessional(nottechnical) courses that have been evaluated by either (1) the ACE National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs or (2) the University of the State of New York National Program on Non-Collegiate-Sponsored Instruction (PONSI) College Credit Recommendations.

•Upto21semesterhoursofcoherentlyrelatedvocationaland technical credit from approved institutions.

Minimum Number of Credits Required for Instruction in the Major and for the Degree

UMUC requires students to complete 120 semester hours of credit for the bachelor’s degree. Regardless of the number of transfer credits they present, students must complete a mini-mum of 30 credits at UMUC. As part of that minimum, stu-dents must earn at least one half of the credits required for the major through graded coursework, including at least one course taken through UMUC. Graded coursework does not include


appendicescredit earned through portfolio assessment, examination, or internship/Cooperative Education.

Grade Level Acceptable for Transfer

UMUC may accept transfer credits from approved two- and four-year colleges and universities for courses graded C or above, if they apply to the student’s curriculum. The grade of C-minus is not acceptable in transfer.

Statement on Transfer of General Education Requirements

A student who has satisfactorily completed a course identified as a general education requirement at a Maryland community college will have met UMUC’s general education requirement. For other students, courses are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. UMUC has included its evaluation of many Maryland com-munity college courses in its section of the University System of Maryland’s computerized articulation system (ARTSYS). This software is available at all two- and four-year Maryland public institutions and at artweb.usmd.edu on the Web. Students should see an Academic Advisor for details.

appendix d

policy on nondiscriminationUMUC is committed to ensuring that all individuals have equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by UMUC and/or University System of Maryland policy or by federal, state, or local authorities. UMUC does not discriminate against or harass any person because of race, religion, color, creed, gender, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, political affilia-tion, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status (including Vietnam Era Veterans).

All inquiries regarding UMUC’s nondiscrimination statement or compliance with applicable statutes and regulations should be directed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, UMUC Asia, Unit 5060 Box 0100, APO AP 96328; Phone: DSN 225-3680, Commercial 042-552-2510 ext. 5-3680, International (+81) 42-552-2510 Ext. 5-3680; Fax: DSN 225-9889, Commercial 042-539-1804; E-mail [email protected].

In accordance with this nondiscrimination statement and UMUC’s commitment to equal access, UMUC has revised Policy 40.3 (Policy and Procedures on Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Sexual Harassment). Students may ac-cess the revised policy and procedures online at www.umuc.edu/policies/adminpolicies/admin04030.cfm or may contact the Office of Diversity Initiatives to have a copy mailed to them.

appendix e

policy on religious observances(UMUC Policy 51.00)

I. UMUC conforms to the Board of Regents Policy III-5.10 Concerning the Scheduling of Academic Assignments on Dates of Religious Observance, approved on January 11, 1990.

II. So that the academic programs and services of UMUC shall be available to all qualified students who have been admitted to its programs, regardless of their religious beliefs, students shall not be penalized because of observances of their religious holidays. Students who miss a course session because of an observance of their religious beliefs must be allowed

A. To make up any examinations, other written tests, or class work;

B. To have access to any handouts or other material distributed in class; and

C. To have the opportunity to obtain or review any duplicated lecture notes or slides presented in class.

III. UMUC prohibits scheduling examinations on the following religious holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Good Friday.

appendix F

Financial aid—satisfactory academic progress standard for Undergraduate students(UMUC Policy 220.30)

I. IntroductionA. These guidelines have been developed in accordance

with federal financial aid statutes and regulations governing student eligibility. Students who receive financial aid must demonstrate financial need and make satisfactory academic progress as determined by University of Maryland University College pursuant to federal law.

B. Financial aid recipients are required to be in good standing and to maintain satisfactory academic progress toward their degree requirements for each semester in which they are enrolled. In addition to meeting the academic standards outlined in UMUC Policy 158.00 Academic Level of Progress, financial aid recipients are required to meet the satisfactory academic progress standards outlined in this policy. Satisfactory academic progress for financial aid recipients, as described below, is evaluated annually, at the conclusion of the spring semester. For students enrolled in eligible programs of one academic year or less, SAP is evaluated at the conclusion of the fall and spring semesters. Failure to

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II. Minimum Standards for Undergraduate StudentsA. UMUC’s institutional requirements for minimum

satisfactory academic progress requirements for financial aid recipients are defined as follows:1. Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA). The student must maintain a minimum cumulative

GPA of 2.0.2. Minimum completion rate. The student must maintain a minimum cumulative

completion rate of two-thirds of credits attempted (67 percent).

3. Maximum timeframe to complete the program/degree.

The student must complete his or her educational program within a time frame no longer than 150 percent of the published length of the educational program, as measured by credits attempted and including transfer credits (for example, the student must complete his or her program after attempting a maximum of 180 credits for a 120-credit program).

Students who have graduated from one program at UMUC and then enroll in a second eligible program should contact the Financial Aid Office to determine their SAP status under their new program of study.

B. Federal regulations require that UMUC track the academic progress of financial aid recipients from the first date of enrollment at UMUC, whether or not financial aid was received.

C. Students who do not earn their degree within the maximum timeframe to completion, outlined above, will be placed in Financial Aid Denied status. No financial aid will be disbursed for the student during subsequent semesters/periods of enrollment unless the student has made an appeal of the Financial Aid Denied status and the appeal (described in section VI) is granted.

III. Treatment of W, I, AU, F, S, P, G Grades; No Grade Reported; Repeated Coursework and Transfer Credits:

A. Course withdrawals (W) after the drop/add period are not included in the GPA calculation, but are considered a noncompletion of attempted coursework.

B. Incomplete (I) grades are not included in the GPA calculation and are considered a non-completion of attempted coursework until the grade is replaced with a permanent grade and academic progress can be re-evaluated.

C. Audit (AU) grades are not considered attempted coursework and are not included in completion rate determinations.

D. Satisfactory grades (S) and passing grades (P) are treated as attempted credits, which are earned but not included in calculation of the GPA.

E. Failure (F) and Failure due to Nonattendance (FN) grades will be treated as attempted credits that were not earned, and so will be included both in the calculation of the GPA and minimum completion rate. This is true for both F grades (failure, academic) and FN grades (failure due to nonattendance).

F. If a Grade Pending (g) or no grade is assigned, for any reason, it will not be included in the GPA calculation and will be considered a noncompletion of attempted coursework until a grade is assigned and academic progress can be re-evaluated.

G. Each repeated course attempt will be included in the completion rate and maximum timeframe determinations.

H. Transfer credits will be counted as attempted and completed credits for the calculation of completion rate and maximum timeframe but will not affect the student’s GPA calculation.

IV. Financial Aid Denied Status:A. Undergraduate students who fail to maintain the

minimum completion rate of 67 percent and/or fail to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 will be placed in Financial Aid Denied status for the following semester of enrollment. No financial aid will be disbursed for the student during subsequent semesters/periods of enrollment unless the student has made an appeal of the Financial Aid Denied status. (Reinstatement is discussed in section V of this policy.)

B. Undergraduate students who do not earn their degree within the maximum timeframe to completion will also be placed in Financial Aid Denied status. No aid will be disbursed during subsequent semesters of enrollment unless the student has made an appeal and the appeal is granted for that semester (section V of this policy describes appeal procedures). There are no exceptions to this requirement.

C. Students placed in Financial Aid Denied status will be notified via e-mail.

V. Reinstatement of Aid after Financial Aid Denied Status:A. Reinstatement of financial aid after a student is placed

in Financial Aid Denied status is achieved in one of the following ways:1. The student submits a written letter of appeal

in accordance with the appeal process, and the Financial Aid Appeals Committee grants the appeal. The student is placed on Financial Aid Probation for the next semester of enrollment. Financial aid probation means that the student who failed to make satisfactory academic progress and who has appealed has had eligibility for aid reinstated. At the end of that probationary semester, his or her satisfactory academic progress will be re-evaluated. The student must meet all satisfactory academic progress requirements at the end of that semester or he or she will return to Financial Aid Denied status and must re-establish eligibility as described in item 2 (below).


appendices2. The student attends UMUC, pays for tuition and

fees without the help of student financial aid, and does well enough in the coursework to satisfy all the satisfactory academic progress standards. The student regains aid eligibility. Students who are in Financial Aid Denied status for failure to graduate within the maximum timeframe to completion cannot regain eligibility this way.

3. Students who are beyond the maximum timeframe to completion cannot regain financial aid eligibility except on a semester-by-semester basis through the appeal process.

B. Appeal Process1. The student must submit a written appeal of

Financial Aid Denied status before the deadline to the Financial Aid Office. The appeal must include documentation of the circumstance that led to their not meeting satisfactory academic progress standards, as well as a description as to how they will be able to meet satisfactory academic progress at the end of the next enrollment period. Circumstances which may be considered include death of a family member, unexpected injury or illness of the student, or other circumstances as supported with documentation.

2. The Financial Aid Appeals Committee will review the appeal and notify the student in writing of their decision after the Appeals Committee meets and makes its determination. Appeals will not be granted unless the student’s proposed enrollment in the upcoming semester would be adequate to re-establish his or her progress under these standards.

3. All decisions of the Financial Aid Appeals Committee are final.

4. Deadlines are as follows: Fall: November 1 Spring: April 1 Summer: July 1

VI. Effective Date This policy is effective July 1, 2011, and will be first

calculated for students on probation under the prior policy at the conclusion of the fall 2011 semester.

Note: Students who fail to enroll after an appeal has been granted may be suspended again and may be required to submit a new appeal before they will be eligible to receive financial aid.

appendix g

policy on disclosure of student records

(UmUc policy 210.14)

I. Introduction UMUC complies with the Family Educational Rights

and Privacy Act (“FERPA”) of 1974 (also known as “the Buckley Amendment”) which protects the privacy

of students. In accordance with FERPA, this Policy informs students of their rights to:

A. Inspect and review their education records;B. Seek an amendment of their education records, where

appropriate;C. Limit disclosure to others of personally identifiable

information from education records without the student’s prior written consent; and

D. File formal complaints alleging a violation of FERPA with the Department of Education.

II. DefinitionsA. “Student” is an individual who is attending or who

has attended UMUC.A “student” does not include any applicant for admission to UMUC who does not matriculate, even if he or she previously attended UMUC.

B. “Education records” are records that contain information directly related to a student that are maintained by UMUC or by a third party on behalf of UMUC. The following records are not education records:1. Campus police or security (“law enforcement unit”)

records maintained solely for law enforcement purposes and maintained by that law enforcement unit.

2. Employment records, except where a currently enrolled student is employed as a result of his or her status as a student.

3. Records of a physician, psychologist, or other recognized professional or paraprofessional if made or used only for treatment purposes and available only to persons providing treatment.

4. Records that contain only information relating to a person’s activities after that person is no longer a student at UMUC.

III. Inspection and Review of Education Records by StudentsA. Right of Access

1. Each student has a right of access to his or her education records, except financial records of the student’s parents and confidential letters of recommendation received prior to January 1, 1975.

2. A student may, by a signed writing, waive his or her right of access to confidential recommendations in three areas: admission to any educational institution, job placement, and receipt of honors and awards. UMUC will not require such waivers as a condition for admission or receipt of any service or benefit normally provided to students. If the student chooses to waive his or her right of access, he or she will be notified, upon written request, of the names of all persons making confidential recommendations. Such recommendations will be used only for the purpose for which they were specifically intended. A waiver may be revoked in writing at any time; and the revocation will apply to all subsequent recommendations, but not to recommendations received while the waiver was in

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B. Custodians of Education Records The custodian of education records is:

1. For UMUC Adelphi: the registrar located in Adelphi, Maryland.

2. For UMUC Asia: the registrar located in Tokyo, Japan.

3. For UMUC Europe: the registrar located in Heidelberg, Germany.

4. For the former campus at Mannheim: the registrar located in Heidelberg, Germany.

5. For the former campus at Schwäbisch Gmünd: the registrar located in Adelphi, Maryland.

C. Procedure to Request Review and/or Inspection of Education Records

Requests for review and/or inspection of education records should be made in writing to the appropriate custodian of records, as defined above. The custodian of records or designee will comply with a request for access within a reasonable time by arranging for the student to review his or her records in the presence of a staff member. If facilities permit, a student may obtain copies of his or her records by paying reproduction costs. The fee for copies is 50 cents per page. UMUC will not provide copies of any transcripts in the student’s records other than the student’s current UMUC transcript. Official transcripts (with the seal of UMUC) will be provided for a separate fee.

IV. Amendment of Education Records

Students may request an amendment of their education records in accordance with this procedure:

A. Request to Amend Education Records1. A student who believes that his or her education

record is inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the student’s rights of privacy may ask the custodian of the education records to amend the record. The custodian of the education records or designee will decide whether to amend the record within a reasonable time after the request. If the custodian of the education records or designee decides not to amend the record, he or she will inform the student of the right to a hearing.

B. Hearings1. A student may submit a written request for a

hearing to challenge the content of his or her education records to the university registrar. The written request must state what records the student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the privacy rights of the student.

2. A hearing will be conducted by the university registrar or designee. The hearing may take place via telephone or video conferencing. The student will be given an opportunity to present evidence relevant to the issues raised and may be assisted or represented by individuals of his or her choice at his or her own expense, including an attorney.

3. Within a reasonable period of time after the

conclusion of a hearing, the university registrar will notify the student in writing of his decision. The written decision will include a summary of the evidence and the reasons for the decision.a. If the university registrar determines that the

education record is inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the privacy of the student, the education records will be amended. The university registrar will inform the student of the amendment in writing.

b. If, as a result of the hearing, the university registrar decides that the education record is not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the privacy rights of the student, he or she will inform the student of the right to place a statement in the record commenting on the contested information in the record or stating why he or she disagrees with the decision of the agency or institution, or both. Any such explanation will be kept as part of the student’s record as long as the contested portion of the record is kept and will be disclosed whenever the contested portion of the record is disclosed.

V. Disclosures UMUC will not disclose education records or the

personally identifiable information contained therein unless permitted by FERPA and under the following circumstances:

A. Prior Written Consent - The Custodian of the Records will provide the education records or personally identifiable information contained therein if the student provides prior written consent that the information may be disclosed. The consent must:1. Specify the records that may be disclosed;2. State the purpose for the disclosure;3. Identify to whom the disclosure is to be made; and4. Be signed and dated by the student.

At the student’s request and expense, a copy of the records disclosed will be provided to the student.

B. Directory Information1. UMUC designates the following categories of

information as directory information:a. Name;b. Major field of study;c. Dates of attendance;d. Degrees and awards received;e. Previous educational institution most recently

attended.f. Birth Date

2. Directory information may be disclosed in the absence of consent unless the student files a written notice, within three weeks of the first day in which the student is enrolled, informing UMUC not to disclose any or all of the categories. To prevent automatic disclosure of directory information, this notice must be filed annually within the time allotted above, with the appropriate custodian of the


appendiceseducation records, as defined in this Policy.

C. Additional Disclosures without Prior Consent - Prior consent is not required for disclosure of education records or the personally identifiable information contained therein in the following circumstances:1. The disclosure is to other school officials generally

within the University System of Maryland or UMUC who have legitimate educational interests.a. “School officials” include

i. Internal and external instructional or administrative personnel who are or may be in a position to use the information in furtherance of a legitimate educational objective, such as to provide student services or to pursue a debt owed to UMUC. This includes, but is not limited to, faculty, staff members, and security personnel.

ii. A contractor, consultant, volunteer, or other party to whom UMUC has outsourced institutional services or functions instead of employees while under the direct control of UMUC. The contractor, consultant, volunteer, or other party will not redisclose personally identifiable information and will destroy the information when it is no longer needed for those purposes.

b. “Legitimate educational interests” include interests directly related to the academic environment.

2. The disclosure is to officials of other schools in which a student seeks to enroll or is enrolled for purposes related to the student’s enrollment or transfer. Upon his or her request and at his or her expense, the student is provided with a copy of the records that have been transferred.

3. The disclosure is to authorized representatives of the comptroller general of the United States, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, and state or local educational authorities.

4. The disclosure is to authorized persons and organizations in connection with a student’s application for, or receipt of, financial aid—but only to the extent necessary for such purposes as determining eligibility, amount, conditions, and enforcement of terms and conditions.

5. The disclosure is to State and local officials to whom, according to effective state law adopted prior to November 19, 1974, such information is specifically required to be reported.

6. The disclosure is to organizations conducting educational studies for the purpose of developing, validating, or administering predictive tests, administering student aid programs, and improving instruction, pursuant to a written agreement. The studies shall be conducted so as not to permit personal identification of students or parents to individuals other than the representatives of the organization conducting the study who have

legitimate interests in the information and so that the information is destroyed or returned to UMUC when it is no longer needed for those purposes.

7. The disclosure is to accrediting organizations for purposes necessary to carry out their functions.

8. The disclosure is to the parent of a student who is dependent for income tax purposes. (Note: UMUC may require documentation of dependent status, such as copies of income tax forms.)

9. The disclosure is to comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena. Unless expressly prohibited by the subpoena, UMUC will make a reasonable effort to notify the student or parent of the order or subpoena in advance of compliance in order to give them time to seek protective action, unlessa. The subpoena is issued by a federal grand jury

and the court ordered that the existence or contents of the subpoena or the information furnished in response to the subpoena not be disclosed, or

b. The subpoena is issued for a law enforcement purpose and the court or other issuing agency has ordered that the existence or contents of the subpoena or the information furnished in response to the subpoena not be disclosed.

10. The disclosure is to comply with an ex parte order obtained by the U.S. attorney general (or designee not lower than an assistant attorney general) concerning investigations or prosecutions of an offense listed in 18 U.S.C. 2332b(g)(5)(B) or an act of domestic or international terrorism as defined in 18 U.S.C. 2331.

11. The disclosure is in connection with a health or safety emergency.

12. The disclosure is to an alleged victim of any crime of violence or nonforcible sex offense of the results of any disciplinary proceeding conducted by UMUC against the alleged perpetrator of that crime with respect to that crime or offense.

13. The disclosure is to an alleged victim of any crime of violence of the results of any disciplinary proceeding conducted by UMUC against the alleged perpetrator of that crime with respect to that crime.

14. The disclosure concerns sex offenders and other individuals required to register under 42 U.S.C. 14071 and the information was provided to UMUC under that federal law or applicable federal regulations.

D. Record of Disclosures1. UMUC maintains with the student’s education records

a record of each request and each disclosure, except for:a. Disclosures to the student himself or herself.b. Disclosures made pursuant to the written

consent of the student (the written consent itself suffices as a record).

c. Disclosures to USM instructional or administrative officials.

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of disclosures may be inspected by the student, the official custodian of the records, and other officials of UMUC and governmental officials.

2. When information from an education record is disclosed pursuant to a health or safety emergency, UMUC will maintain a record with the following additional information:a. The articulable and significant threat to the

health or safety of a student or other individuals that formed the basis for this disclosure, and

b. The parties to whom UMUC disclosed the information.

VI. Right to File Complaint

A student alleging that UMUC has not complied with the Fam-ily Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) may file a stu-dent grievance in accordance with UMUC’s Student Grievance Procedures (Policy 130.70) or submit a written complaint to:

Family Policy Compliance OfficeU.S. Department of Education400 Maryland Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20202-4605

appendix h

policy on shared governanceI. Introduction

A. University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is one of 11 degree-granting institutions within the University of System Maryland (USM). Governance is vested in the Board of Regents and by the Board delegated to the chancellor of the USM and to the presidents of the constituent institutions of the USM.

B. The president of UMUC is the senior officer of the university and is responsible for the overall implementation and continued management of UMUC’s mission and vision. The provost and chief academic officer (or “provost”) is UMUC’s senior academic officer, and the senior vice president for policy and administration (or “senior vice president”) is UMUC’s senior administrative officer. The Executive Committee and the Cabinet serve as the senior advisory councils to the president.

C. The provost heads the governance structure for all academic affairs at UMUC. Academic affairs include, but are not limited to, the following: academic policies and procedures, research and training, faculty and student services, and academic programs and courses. The major contributors to the academic governance system are the Academic Affairs Council, the Undergraduate Programs Advisory Council, the Graduate Council, responsible vice provosts, and the provost.

D. The senior vice president heads the governance structure for all administrative matters at UMUC. These matters

include, but are not limited to, the following: legal counsel, human resources management, financial management, government and external outreach, institutional advancement, communications and marketing, planning and accountability, information technology, and facilities management. The major contributors to the administrative governance system are the Administrative Council, the responsible vice presidents, and the senior vice president.

E. To facilitate the decision-making process in UMUC, individual units are encouraged to have standing or ad hoc committees, task forces, or working groups to provide the unit leader the best possible information for sound decision making.

II. Shared Governance

In accordance with University System of Maryland Policy I - 6.00 Policy on Shared Governance in the University System of Maryland, approved on August 25, 2000, by the Board of Re-gents, UMUC has developed a shared governance structure that allows stakeholders to provide input to, and be informed about, significant institutional decisions. Each shared governance body within this structure acts in advisory capacity to the president and other university officers.

III. Stakeholders

UMUC’s internal stakeholder groups are students, faculty, and staff .

A. Students: UMUC admits full-time and part-time students “on the ground” and online, through UMUC stateside, UMUC Europe, and UMUC Asia.

B. Faculty: UMUC has four types of faculty worldwide, as defined in UMUC Policy 181.00—Faculty Appointment, Rank, and Promotion.

C. Staff : UMUC employs full-time and part-time staff at its main locations in Maryland (Adelphi, Shady Grove, Waldorf, and Annapolis) as well as in UMUC Asia and UMUC Europe.

IV. Shared Governance Structure

Because of its unique structure and geographically dispersed stakeholder population, UMUC provides separate governance bodies for each stakeholder group as well as an institutionwide shared governance body. Each of the three stakeholder groups has an advisory council. The Advisory Councils consist of a minimum of 12 representatives, all duly elected by the stake-holders themselves. Each Advisory Council may also have one or more ex officio members selected from the university’s senior leadership. The charter and constitution of each group outline the representation, mission, and purpose of the council. It is the responsibility of each council to comply with its charter and constitution. With the approval of the president, councils may modify their charters and constitutions as needed. Four repre-sentatives are chosen from each stakeholder advisory council


appendicesto sit on the University Advisory Council, the institution-wide governance body.

The Advisory Councils are

A. Student Advisory Council: The Student Advisory Council serves as an information network for its constituents. The Student Advisory Council will meet periodically with the university’s senior academic officers to address issues of concern to UMUC students.

B. Faculty Advisory Council: This council is structured to ensure representation of all faculty in a common, university-wide advisory body. The Faculty Advisory Council advises the provost, vice provosts, and any others designated by the provost on faculty issues and UMUC’s research agenda.

C. Global Staff Advisory Council: The Global Staff Advisory Council serves as a worldwide communication link between the staff and the president on matters of concern to UMUC staff . The council will meet periodically with the vice president for human resources to advise on issues of concern to UMUC employees.

D. University Advisory Council: The University Advisory Council consists of four representatives from each of the above stakeholder councils. They meet with the president, the provost, the senior vice president, and other senior administrators as the president shall designate on a regular basis to review the broad direction of the university in the following areas: mission/budget; curriculum/instruction; research; appointment, rank, and promotion of faculty; human resource policies; student issues; and other areas of interest or concern. In addition, the council shall upon request of the President, the provost, or senior vice president, provide appropriate representatives to serve on search committees for the selection of senior university officers and administrators.

V. Processes

To ensure representation by all stakeholder sub-groups, each of the councils will use appropriate telecommunications technology to canvass for nominations to its offices, disseminate informa-tion to stakeholders, and conduct other business. The University Advisory Council will hold its meetings with the president, provost, and senior vice president at Adelphi or other location as the president shall designate. Funds will be provided for council members’ travel where necessary.

VI. Accountability

The president will submit an annual report to the chancellor describing the activities of the various advisory councils during the previous year.

student advisory councilThe Student Advisory Council consists of twelve (12) student representatives from UMUC locations worldwide and includes both undergraduate and graduate students. Student Advisory Council representatives serve on the overall University Advisory Council. Student Advisory Council members act in an advisory capacity to the university president, provost, deans, and other of-ficials on behalf of all students. To learn more about the Student Advisory Council or contact a representative, students should visit the Web page at www.umuc.edu/students/support/studentlife/studentgovernance or send an e-mail to [email protected].

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AAcademic Advisors . . . . . . . . . 24-25, 28, 30, 33, 51, 139-140Academic Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158Academic Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 53, 61, 72-74, 104-106Accreditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 177Administrative Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13Advanced Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33AFELA/Degree Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-36Alumni Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Anthropology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Appealing a Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45, 156-158Application fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Application for Certificate/Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Application for Withdrawal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Art History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Asian Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5, 139-142Asian Studies courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107-108Associate of Arts Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 58-67Astronomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Audit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 20, 23, 26, 36, 37, 159, 168Automated Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

BBaccalaureate Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Bachelor’s Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 68-102Behavioral and Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108-109Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109-111Bowie State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 118Bridge Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74-76Business and Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62, 111-112

CCareer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48CCAF (Community College of the Air Force) . . . . . . . . . . 33Certificate of Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Certificate Programs, Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53-57Certificate Programs, Entry Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-53Certificates, Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Change in Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39Change of Grading Basis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Change of Address or Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112-113CLEP (College Level Examination Program) . . . . . . . . . . . 34Clinical Mental Health Care Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . 53-54Code of Civility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156Code of Student Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Commencement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Communication Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76-77, 113Community College Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Computer and Information Science . . . . . . . . 78-79, 113-114Computer Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114-115Computer Labs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 49Computer Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 63, 115Computing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Conference Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Confidentiality of Student Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 169Cooperative Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30Course Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Couse Challenge Exams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-34Criminal Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-81, 116-117Curriculum Planning Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

DDANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) . . . . . . . . . . 34Database Design and Implementation Certificate . . . . . . . . 54Database Management Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Dean’s List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Degrees, Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Degree Progress Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Digital Media and Web Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81-83Disabled Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Dismissal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11, 13, 30, 39-40, 157, 166Distance Education . . . . 14, 15, 18, 23, 45, 46, 69, 104, 141Divisional Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 35, 46

eEast Asian Studies major and minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83-84Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Education Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Educational Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118-119Education Program on Okinawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 118Eiken test in English Proficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Eligibility for Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Eligibility for Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85-86, 119-120

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indexEuropean Division 5, 7, 11, 35, 104, 146-147, 157, 159, 169Evaluation, Official . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Evaluation of Service School Training . . . . . . . 25, 32-33, 167Examination, Credit by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-34Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-46Portfolio through Experiential Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29Excelsior College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

FFERPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 36, 169-171Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-19Finance Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120-121Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-23, 167-169Foreign-Educated Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Foreign Language Area Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-53, 64-65Foreign Language Credit by Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

GGeneral Curriculum AA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60General Education Requirements, Associate . . . . . . . . . 58-59General Education Requirements, Bachelor’s . . . . . . . . 68-70General Studies Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86-87Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Geology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121-122GoArmyEd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 26, 46Government and Politics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Grade Point Average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Grading Basis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Graduation Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21Grievance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 171

HHigh School Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 33History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88-89, 122-124Homeland Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Honor Societies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41Human Development Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Human Resource Management . . . . . . . . 55, 91-93, 124-125Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90-91, 124

IInformation Assurance Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-56Information Management Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Information Systems Management . . . . . . . . . 93-95, 125-126International Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

JJapanese Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 64-65, 126-127Japanese (local national) Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12Journalism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

KKorean Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 65, 127

LLibrary Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Library Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Library Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142, 143-144, 147

MMajors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72-73Management Foundations Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Management Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 56, 66, 95-96Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67, 128-130Minors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72-73Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131MyUMUC Student Portal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 26, 35, 47

nName Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Natural Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Noncitizens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Nondiscrimination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

oOfficial Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

PPhilosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Plagiarism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158-160Political Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97-98Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Prior Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29Probation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 and Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168-169Project Management for IT Professionals Certificate . . . . . 57Promotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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indexPsychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98-100, 133-134

RRecognition Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Reenrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15Religious Observances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 167Resident Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-28, 35

sScholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21Service Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33Servicemembers Opportunity College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Social Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100-102Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103, 134-135Spanish Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135-136Statistics and Probability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Student Advisory Council (STAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 173Student Indebtedness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Student Grievance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 171Student Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-36, 169-171Student Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 44-46, 163 and VA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Student Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

tTest of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) . . . . . . . . . 11Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Transcripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 25, 35, 159, 163-166, 170Transfer Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31, 161-166Transfer, Divisional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 35, 46Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

UUndergraduate Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 58-102University of Maryland University College . . . . . . . . . . 1, 4-6University System of Maryland. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 45, 46, 145

VVeterans Affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23, 139Vocational/Technical Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

WWithdrawal and Refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19, 38Workplace Communications Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Writing Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 49, 159Writing Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137-138Writing Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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KEYS to SUCCESS IN CollEgE1. If you have been out of school for a while, consider taking

English and mathematics as your first courses to help you get back into the learning environment.

2. Take English Composition (EDCP 103 or WRTG 101) now if you haven’t had it yet. UMUC’s English placement test will help you select the course that is best for you. If you can’t express yourself clearly in writing, you will have a tough time in most other college courses. Also, University regulations require that you complete a writing course, or present its equivalent in transfer credit, within your first 18 UMUC credits.

3. Be sure you have all the other basics. Take a mathematics course (MATH 001, MATH 009, MATH 012 or MATH 107, depending on how much math background you have). UMUC’s mathematics placement test will help you select the course that is best for you. Mathematics will help you be ready for many courses in business, economics, and the social and natural sciences. Also take a course covering public speaking (SPCH 100) early in your UMUC career. You will be able to express yourself with greater clarity and confidence in class and out.

4. See a UMUC Academic Advisor early in your college career. They are helpful and knowledgeable people. Ask your Field Repre-sentative how you can make an appointment with an Advisor or request an appointment online at www.asia.umuc.edu/advisors/.

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Although the educational setting is overseas, UMUC’s programs in Asia are in all respects comparable to those at public institutions of higher learning in the United States. Courses offered both in the classroom and online are taught by faculty whose credentials meet standards set by appropriate University of Maryland Univer-sity College academic departments in Adelphi, Maryland. All UMUC courses taught in Asia carry University of Maryland University Col-lege resident credit. UMUC is committed to maintaining standards of academic excellence. The past 55 years demonstrate that those standards can be maintained in overseas settings.

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